Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics • North Bergen, NJ

8d • $25 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist II for a hospital-based position at Palisades in North Bergen, New Jersey. The schedule is every other weekend from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The pay range is $24.50 to $26.25 per hour. Salary offers depend on factors such as relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

The role involves collecting and processing specimens, verifying test and client information, entering data, and performing patient-facing and administrative duties. The position requires three years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections, as well as keyboard and data-entry experience. Candidates must be flexible and available to support staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; medical assistant or paramedic training and phlebotomy certification are preferred, with certification required in California, Nevada, and Washington. Effective communication in English is required.

Part-time employees scheduled for 29 or fewer hours per week may be eligible for certain benefits. The described part-time benefits include vacation and health/flex time for employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week, six holidays plus one MyDay off for employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week, a 401(k) or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service, annual incentive plans, an employee stock purchase plan, education assistance through MyQuest for Education, and an annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment. The benefits listed vary depending on whether the position is part-time or full-time.

Requirements

• Three years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Keyboard and data-entry experience.
• Flexibility and availability based on staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record, if applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

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 in a timely manner and at the required frequency, including maintenance and temperature logs.
• Complete online and in-person training courses on time.

Benefits

• Vacation and health/flex time for part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
• 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 Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
• Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

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