Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics•Edina, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician performs and processes Point of Care Testing (POC) and collects venous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children, along with related functions. The position is based in Edina, Minnesota, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The role involves regular contact with clinic personnel, patients, and visitors and requires travel for phlebotomy and POC testing as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
Keyboard and data-entry experience.
Flexibility and 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 lift and carry objects frequently weighing 1–15 pounds, occasionally weighing 16–25 pounds, and seldom weighing 26–40 pounds; objects exceeding 41 pounds require assistance.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods and perform prolonged eye-hand coordination and frequent to constant repetitive tasks with the dominant hand.
Ability to travel and perform duties involving fine hand dexterity and steadiness, talking, walking, balancing, bending or kneeling, pushing or pulling, and reaching or twisting.
Ability to use a phone and PC extensively.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect blood and perform POC testing as assigned.
Clean and restock POC supplies and prepare phlebotomy carts and trays.
Assist coworkers with blood draws and POC testing.
Collect venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric patients using proper aseptic techniques.
Draw and deliver stat, timed, and routine blood work within departmental policy time frames.
Collect blood in appropriate tubes and culture vials according to testing purpose.
Perform and process POC tests for patients ranging from newborns to geriatric patients.
Complete clerical functions and documentation associated with POC testing.
Promptly report patient or employee incidents and issues to the group leader or supervisor.
Report supply needs and equipment defects in a timely manner.
Log refrigerator temperatures daily and report out-of-range temperatures.
Travel to health fairs and PSA testing sites as needed to perform phlebotomy and POC testing, and deliver specimens to the laboratory.
Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patients’ age, culture, language, hearing, vision, developmental, educational, and literacy needs.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, 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 a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.