Phlebotomist I - Part Time

Quest Diagnostics • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist I collects and processes specimens according to established procedures, including drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams. The role also involves administering oral solutions after completing the required training; verifying orders and client information using laboratory technology systems and approved tools; entering data and billing information; and collecting payments when required. Specimen processing may include labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing specimens for transport.

The position includes non-patient-facing duties such as maintaining inventory and supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and using email. The phlebotomist follows departmental policies and procedures, maintains required logs, assists with statistics and data submissions, and completes online and in-person training on time. The role is based in Sacramento, California, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and rotational weekend work. A state phlebotomy license is required; Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada.

Requirements

• State phlebotomy license required. Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
• 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 for 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 by labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing them for transport as required by test orders.
• 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, on time 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 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®.

What This Job Offers

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