Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics•Columbia, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist II collects and processes specimens in accordance with established procedures, including drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams. The role also administers oral solutions after completing required training, verifies test and client information and orders using laboratory technology and approved tools, and supports accurate billing and payment collection when required. The position includes both patient-facing and non-patient-facing duties, such as specimen preparation, inventory, sanitizing, recordkeeping, answering phones, and email. The employee must follow departmental policies and procedures, maintain required logs, assist with statistics and data submissions, and complete training on time. This position is based in Columbia, Maryland. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with rotational weekends. Staffing needs may also require work on holidays, on-call, and overtime. The pay range is $23.20 to $24.90 per hour. The employee may be eligible for shift differential for some or all hours worked on second or third shift, and successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

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, 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 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, following corporate policies.
Process specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing them for transport as required by 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 compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.
Maintain appropriate phlebotomy logs on time and at the required frequency, including maintenance and temperature logs.
Complete online and in-person training courses on time.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more 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.
Six holidays plus one “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, with a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.