Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnosticsorporated • Lone Tree, CO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist II represents the company to patients and collects quality blood samples for laboratory testing. The role explains procedures and collects specimens skillfully, safely, and accurately while building patient trust and protecting the confidentiality and accuracy of patient information. The position may be assigned to a doctor's office, a patient service center, or other locations as business needs dictate. Under the area supervisor's direction, the employee completes daily activities accurately and on time, maintains a safe and professional environment, performs forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing, verifies patient demographic information and initials, and confirms after venipuncture that the patient has signed and that tubes were labeled in the patient's presence with the correct name. The role also maintains required records and documentation and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees, and the public.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
• Keyboard and data-entry experience.
• Ability to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors, and patients.
• Commitment to company policies and procedures, including dress code, employee health and safety, and Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record, if applicable.
• Availability for flexible hours and travel across locations; staffing needs may include weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.
• Required phlebotomy certification in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Nice To Haves

• Medical assistant or paramedic training.
• Phlebotomy certification (required in California, Nevada, and Washington).
• Two years of experience in a patient service center environment.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect quality blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory testing according to established practices and procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and collect blood specimens skillfully, safely, and accurately.
• Perform forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing.
• Verify patient demographic information and initials, and obtain the patient's signature after venipuncture to confirm tubes were labeled in the patient's presence and bear the correct name.
• Complete daily activities accurately and on time under the direction of the area supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment.
• Maintain required records and documentation.
• Promote a positive image to patients, clients, employees, and the public.
• Work across multiple locations and cover patient service center or in-office phlebotomy locations as needed.

What This Job Offers

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