Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics•Columbia, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for collecting specimens according to established procedures, administering oral solutions, researching test/client information, and processing specimens. The role also involves non-patient facing duties such as inventory management, data entry, and maintaining logs. Successful candidates will be expected to complete training courses and comply with departmental policies.

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. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

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

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ 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.
6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.