Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomy Technician to join their team in Northfield, MN. This role involves performing vital tasks such as drawing blood and conducting electrocardiograms for patients of all ages. With a focus on patient care and safety, you will ensure accurate processing and handling of samples while adhering to established protocols. The company offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees

15 PTO days first year

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement for FT employees

Opportunities for career advancement

Training provided

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior experience in ECG or completion of ECG technical training.
• Basic knowledge of arrhythmias and blood drawing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and ECGs on patients of all ages.
• Maintain equipment and report any issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Blood Drawing

Electrocardiograms (ECGs)

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Phlebotomy Technician - Northfield, MN - Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM (Rotational Weekends)

The Patient Service Tech is responsible for accurately performing and processing electrocardiograms, draws intravenous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children and all related functions.

Pay Range: $23.00-$28.00 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

* Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
* 15 PTO days first year
* Paid Holidays
* Annual Bonus Opportunity
* 401(k) with matching contributions
* Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Blueprint for Wellness
* Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Training provided!

• Makes rounds on nursing care units to draw blood and/or perform ECGs as assigned
• Cleans and re-stocks ECG carts and prepares phlebotomy carts/tray after shift and as needed and returns all carts to 5 Main Room 5645.
• Assists coworkers with draws and EKGs when complete with rounds.
• Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
• Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draws intravenous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
• Performs and processes all electrocardiograms on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Demonstrates correct placement of electrodes and all the elements of a 12 lead ECG including but not limited to the recognition of artifacts (electrical, muscle, etc.)
• Completes clerical functions associated with ECG reports (to include transmission and charging only).
• Signs out and returns all equipment in good repair.
• Performs Collection Rending report after rounds and follows up on patients not collected. Submits signed off report to coordinator.
• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients, nursing staff, or employees timely to Coordinator and or Section Head.
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to Coordinator or Section Head.
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties, as needed, at Health fairs, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.
• Lifts a minimum of 20 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic knowledge of arrhythmias and completion of a blood drawing educational program. 1 year of prior experience in ECG or graduate of ECG technical/Medical Assistant training program.

Preferred Work Experience:

• N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• N/A

Knowledge/Skills:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.
• The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.