Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics • North Bergen, NJ

9d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a hospital-based Phlebotomist I at Palisades in North Bergen, New Jersey. The position is scheduled every other weekend from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The pay range is $22.80–$24.45 per hour. The employee may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

The role collects and processes specimens according to established procedures, verifies orders and client information, records data, and performs associated patient-facing and non-patient-facing duties. It requires computer navigation and accurate data entry, compliance with departmental procedures, timely maintenance of logs, and completion of assigned training.

Benefits depend on whether the position is part-time or full-time. Listed part-time benefits apply to employees working 29 hours or less per week, with some benefits requiring a regular schedule of at least 20 hours weekly. Quest Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer and encourages veterans to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Keyboard and data-entry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures, including drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test and client information and confirm and verify written and electronic orders using laboratory technology systems, client contact, and approved tools.
• Navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
• Obtain identification, accurately enter billing information, and collect payments when required in accordance with corporate policies.
• Process specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing them for transport as required by the test order.
• Perform non-patient-facing duties, including inventory, stocking supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and using email as appropriate.
• Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Assist with compiling and submitting statistics and data when required.
• Maintain appropriate phlebotomy logs, such as maintenance and temperature logs, in a timely manner and at the required frequency.
• Complete online and in-person training courses on time.

Benefits

• Part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for vacation and health/flex time.
• Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off for part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
• Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED