Phlebotomist Hiring Event

Quest Diagnostics•Kansas City, MO

5d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hosting a hiring event for Phlebotomy Technician positions in the Greater Kansas City area. Applicants are invited to bring a resume and learn about open positions and careers with Quest Diagnostics. Walk-ins are welcome. Positions are available in Lenexa, Kansas City, MO, Kansas City, KS, Overland Park, and Olathe. Shifts are available between 6:00 AM and 8:30 PM. The posting lists a standard position and a floater/travel position; the latter requires one year of pediatrics experience. The event announcement requests one year of experience, while the qualifications section states three years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections. The role collects and processes specimens, supports patients and clients, verifies orders and billing information, and performs related administrative and non-patient-facing duties. The position requires computer navigation and accurate data entry, flexibility to meet staffing needs—including weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime—and, where applicable, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Medical assistant or paramedic training and phlebotomy certification are preferred, with certification required in California, Nevada, and Washington. The listed pay range is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on the position selected. Salary offers may consider skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Quest Diagnostics offers benefits and programs that may vary depending on whether the role is part-time or full-time. Benefits listed include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours; well-being and mental health programs; vacation and health/flex time; holidays and a MyDay off; financial coaching; a 401(k) and/or Roth IRA with company match after 12 months; an employee stock purchase plan; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; annual incentive plans; matching gifts; education assistance; and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Three years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections, as stated in the qualifications section.
The event announcement states one year of phlebotomy experience is required; the floater/travel position additionally requires one year of pediatrics experience.
Keyboard and data-entry experience.
Flexible availability based on staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record, if applicable.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect specimens according to established procedures, including drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams.
Administer oral solutions according to established training.
Research test and client information and confirm and verify written and electronic orders using laboratory technology systems, client contact, and approved tools.
Navigate computer systems and accurately enter data.
Obtain identification, accurately enter billing information, and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
Process specimens by labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing them for transport as required by test orders.
Perform non-patient-facing duties, including inventory, stocking supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and using email as appropriate.
Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
Assist with compiling and submitting statistics and data when required.
Maintain appropriate phlebotomy logs, including maintenance and temperature logs, in a timely manner and at the required frequency.
Complete online and in-person training courses on time.

Benefits

Day 1 medical and supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
healthyMINDS mental health program.
Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
Six holidays plus one 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, with buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.