Phlebotomist II

About the position

The Phlebotomist II position at Quest Diagnostics in Grover Beach, California, is a full-time role that operates on a day shift from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with rotational weekends. This position requires a state phlebotomy license, as Quest does not accept NHA licenses in California, Washington, or Nevada. The pay range for this role is between $21.95 and $24.95 per hour, with salary offers based on various factors including skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Successful candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures, including 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 using lab technology systems and approved tools.
• Navigate a computer and accurately enter data as required for the role.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Process 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.

Requirements

• Three years of phlebotomy experience required, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record, if applicable.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full-time 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.