Phlebotomy Technician
About The Position
The Phlebotomy Technician accurately performs and processes Point of Care (POC) testing and collects venous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children, along with related functions. The role is based in Edina, Minnesota, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and rotational weekends. The position requires travel to health fairs and PSA testing sites as needed, including delivery of specimens to the laboratory. The pay range is $24.00–$27.00 per hour. Salary offers take into account relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The role has regular contact with clinic personnel, patients, and visitors. The technician identifies the needs of the patient population served and adapts care and communication to patient-specific needs, including age, culture, language, hearing or visual impairment, developmental level, education, and literacy. Quest Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer and honors service members, encouraging veterans to apply.
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: 1–15 pounds frequently, 16–25 pounds occasionally, and 26–40 pounds seldom; objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods and perform tasks requiring extended eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks frequently to constantly with the dominant hand throughout the day.
- Ability to travel as required by the position.
- Ability to use a phone and PC extensively.
- Fine hand dexterity and steadiness.
- Ability to talk, walk, balance, bend or kneel, push or pull, and reach or twist.
Nice To Haves
- Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood and/or perform Point of Care 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 collection techniques.
- Draw and deliver stat, timed, and routine blood work within established departmental time frames.
- Collect venous and capillary blood into appropriate tubes and culture vials based on testing purpose.
- Perform and process POC tests for patients ranging from newborns to geriatric patients.
- Complete clerical functions associated with POC testing documentation.
- Report patient or employee incidents and issues promptly to the group leader or supervisor.
- Report supply needs and equipment defects promptly.
- Log refrigerator temperatures daily and report out-of-range readings to the group leader or supervisor.
- Travel as needed to perform phlebotomy and POC testing at health fairs and PSA testing sites, and deliver specimens to the laboratory.
- Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to the patient's age, culture, language, hearing or visual needs, developmental level, education, and literacy.
- Adhere to the standards identified in the clinic's Organizational Competencies.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees who work 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
