Sr. Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics•Shakopee, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Phlebotomy Technician assists the supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the department. This position is responsible for accurately performing and processing Point of Care Testing (POC), venous and capillary blood collection from adults, infants, and children and all related functions.

Requirements

1 year phlebotomy experience required
1 year pediatrics experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
Keyboard/data entry experience.
Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Floater - Traveling is required for this position - Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
Minimum 1 year in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
3 years of progressive, accomplished experience in POC and phlebotomy preferred.
Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred.
Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Responsibilities

Prepares staff schedule to provide adequate coverage and updates changes daily
Ensures equitable distribution of workload.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues with technicians, clinic staff etc. as needed in conjunction with the Supervisor.
Monitors to ensure work is being performed efficiently.
Establishes in conjunction with the Supervisor an onboarding program for new employees.
Performs phlebotomy and POC testing as needed.
Maintains drawing and POC testing carts/trays with necessary supplies.
Maintains all necessary supplies and places orders in a timely fashion.
Displays need for cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies and materials.
Sorts timed specimen requisitions and distribute them according to unit assignments as necessary.
Obtain specimens, requisitions, draw blood or perform POC tests as needed.
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 clinic’s Organizational Competencies.

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