Phlebotomy Technician (59881)

Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions in Buffalo, MN is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform blood collection and point-of-care testing for patients from newborn to adult in a Monday–Friday schedule with rotational weekends.

The role requires accurate specimen collection, processing, and adherence to safety protocols; travel to health fairs as needed; and collaboration with clinical staff. Excellent customer service and meticulous record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and performs POC tests as assigned.
• Cleans and restocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays.
• Draws blood from patients using aseptic techniques and delivers specimens to the laboratory.
• Completes clerical functions related to POC testing documents.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Phlebotomy Technician - Buffalo, MN, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends

The Phlebotomy Technician is responsible for accurately performing and processing, Point of Care Testing (POC), venous and capillary blood collection 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, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours.


• Best-in-class well-being programs.


• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®.


• healthyMINDS mental health program.


• Vacation and Health/Flex Time.


• 6 Holidays plus 1 \"MyDay\" off.


• FinFit financial coaching and services.


• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.


• Employee stock purchase plan.


• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option.


• Flexible Spending Accounts.


• Annual incentive plans.


• Matching gifts program.


• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.


• Career advancement opportunities.


• and so much more!

Essential Generic Job Functions

• Collects blood and/or perform POC as assigned.


• Cleans and re-stocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays.


• Assists coworkers with draws and POC testing.


• Draws venous 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 venous 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 POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.


• Completes clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.


• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients or employees timely to group leader or supervisor


• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.


• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to group leader or supervisor.


• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing, as needed, at Health fair sand PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.


• 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 clinics Organizational Competencies.

Contacts

Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.

Required Work Experience

• 1 year phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.


• Keyboard/data entry experience.


• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.


• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 15 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 16 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 40 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.


• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.


• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day.


• Position requires travel.


• Extensive use of phone and PC.


• Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.


• Talking.


• Walking.


• Balancing.


• Bending/kneeling.


• Pushing/pulling.


• Reaching/twisting.

Knowledge, Education And Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.


• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.