Phlebotomist II- On Call

Quest Diagnostics • Gaithersburg, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call Phlebotomist II position located in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves collecting specimens, administering oral solutions, verifying orders, processing specimens, and performing non-patient facing duties. The position requires flexibility for on-call, weekend, holiday, and overtime needs. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with three years of phlebotomy experience. Medical assistant or paramedic training and phlebotomy certification are preferred.

Requirements

• Three years 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.
• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.
• Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing 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 all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
• Complete online and in person training courses timely.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month
• Fully vested company match up to 5% of pay after one year
• On-call employees are eligible for: 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED