Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics • Edina, MN

13d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

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 position is based in Edina, Minnesota, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and rotational weekends. The role includes travel to health fairs and PSA testing sites as needed, and delivering specimens to the laboratory.

The technician works regularly with clinic personnel, patients, and visitors. Care must be adapted to patients’ needs, including age, culture, language, literacy, and hearing or visual impairments. The role requires one year of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections, as well as keyboard and data-entry experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Medical assistant or paramedic training and phlebotomy certification are preferred; certification is required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

The stated pay range is $24.00–$27.00 per hour. Salary offers may reflect relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

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 over 41 pounds require assistance.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods and perform extended eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to perform frequent to constant repetitive tasks with the dominant hand.
• Ability to travel for the position.
• Fine hand dexterity and steadiness; ability to talk, walk, balance, bend or kneel, push or pull, and reach or twist.
• Extensive use of a phone and PC.

Nice To Haves

• Medical assistant or paramedic training.
• Phlebotomy certification; certification is 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 techniques.
• Draw and deliver stat, timed, and routine blood work within departmental policy time frames.
• Collect venous and capillary blood into appropriate tubes and culture vials according to testing purpose.
• Perform and process POC tests for patients from newborn through geriatric age groups.
• Complete clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.
• 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 to the group leader or supervisor.
• Travel to health fairs and PSA testing sites as needed, perform phlebotomy and POC testing, and deliver specimens to the laboratory.
• Identify patient population needs and adapt and deliver care accordingly, communicating with patients and caregivers at an appropriate developmental, age, educational, and literacy level.
• 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 working 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED