Phlebotomist / Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$24 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves collecting blood and performing Point of Care (POC) testing for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics. Responsibilities include cleaning and restocking supplies, preparing phlebotomy carts, assisting coworkers, and accurately processing various types of blood work within established timeframes. The position also requires completing associated clerical functions, reporting incidents and supply needs, and maintaining refrigerator temperatures. Some roles may require travel to health fairs and PSA testing sites. A key aspect of the role is identifying and adapting care to meet the specific needs of diverse patient populations, including considerations for age, culture, language, and sensory impairments, and communicating effectively at the patient's level. Adherence to organizational competencies and regular interaction with clinic personnel, patients, and visitors are expected.

Requirements

1 year of phlebotomy experience required (Phlebotomist II, Phlebotomy Technician, Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
1 year of pediatrics experience required (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
Lift light to moderately heavy objects (1-15 lbs frequently, 16-25 lbs occasionally, 26-40 lbs seldom, over 41 lbs with assistance).
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.
Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day.
Position requires travel.
Extensive use of phone and PC.
Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
Talking.
Walking.
Balancing.
Bending/kneeling.
Pushing/pulling.
Reaching/twisting.
3 years of progressive, accomplished experience in POC and phlebotomy preferred (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collects blood and/or perform POC as assigned
Cleans and re-stocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays.
Assists coworkers with draws and POC testing.
Draws venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
Draws venous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
Performs and processes all POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
Completes clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.
Reports incidents/issues regarding patients or employees timely to group leader or supervisor
Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to group leader or supervisor.
Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing, as needed, at Health fair sand PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the clinics Organizational Competencies.
Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.
Prepares staff schedule to provide adequate coverage and updates changes daily (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Ensures equitable distribution of workload. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Troubleshoots and resolves issues with technicians, clinic staff etc. as needed in conjunction with the Supervisor. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Monitors to ensure work is being performed efficiently. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Establishes in conjunction with the Supervisor an onboarding program for new employees. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Performs phlebotomy and POC testing as needed. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Maintains drawing and POC testing carts/trays with necessary supplies. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Maintains all necessary supplies and places orders in a timely fashion. Displays need for cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies and materials. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Sorts timed specimen requisitions and distribute them according to unit assignments as necessary. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)
Obtain specimens, requisitions, draw blood or perform POC tests as needed. (Sr. Phlebotomy Technician)

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