Phlebotomy Territory (Float) / Travel Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics•Minneapolis, KS

12d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Travel within an assigned territory in the Minneapolis area to provide professional phlebotomy services at Patient Service Centers, client offices, and other sites. Collect and process specimens accurately, confirm patient identity, follow testing protocols, and support high-quality laboratory results. The role requires independent work, a consistently low error rate, and the ability to handle complex collections and patient or client situations. Pediatrics experience is required, and travel is required, including coverage across assigned sites with minimal notice. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required if applicable. The schedule requires availability Monday through Friday, with rotational weekends. Shifts are 8 or 10 hours within a stated operating window of 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM; hours may vary with business needs. Mileage reimbursement is available for territory and floating positions. The listed pay range is $22.00–$31.00 per hour. Candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Quest Diagnostics describes its service expectations through the 5Cs: Customer First, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Continuous Improvement. Duties may change or additional duties may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of phlebotomy experience, English proficiency, and travel up to 75%. Phlebotomy certification is required in certain states, including California, Nevada, Washington, and Louisiana.

Requirements

At least one year of phlebotomy experience.
Pediatrics experience; the role requires pediatric collection experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Travel availability up to 75%.
English proficiency.
Strong knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and complex collection practices, including pediatric and geriatric draws.
Ability to work independently and accurately in a fast-paced setting with minimal on-site supervision.
Experienced phlebotomy skills, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to change.
Keyboard and data-entry experience.
Phlebotomy certification is required in certain states, including California, Nevada, Washington, and Louisiana.
Ability to meet travel expectations; a valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy and medical assistant experience.
Hospital experience.
Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, medical assistant training, or paramedic training.
Professional medical certification, such as medical assistant, phlebotomy, or similar.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, including venipuncture and capillary draws, and handle difficult pediatric, geriatric, and hard-stick collections with minimal error.
Verify patient identification and obtain signatures to ensure accurate specimen labeling; perform data entry as needed.
Prepare specimens for transport and testing by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and storing them as required by test orders.
Research test and client information and verify written and electronic orders using laboratory systems or directories of services.
Maintain collection and point-of-care testing carts, trays, and supplies; place supply orders promptly and use supplies cost-effectively.
Sort timed specimen requisitions and distribute them according to unit assignments when needed.
Collect specimens, complete requisitions, draw blood, and perform point-of-care tests as needed.
Adapt care and communication to the needs of the patient population, including age, culture, language, hearing, vision, developmental level, education, and literacy.
Adhere to clinic organizational competencies and maintain regular contact with clinic personnel, patients, and visitors.
Resolve routine patient and client concerns independently and escalate non-routine issues appropriately.
Provide professional, respectful, efficient service; communicate collection procedures, answer questions, and use problem-solving skills to complete daily procedures.
Accurately enter patient registration, test orders, and billing information.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming collection environment and manage multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
Provide coverage across Patient Service Centers and client offices within the assigned territory, including with minimal notice.
Ensure daily office activities are completed accurately and on time, and meet travel expectations.
Obtain identification, enter billing information, and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
Follow departmental procedures, safety protocols, compliance standards, and patient confidentiality requirements.
Use laboratory systems, directories, and corporate tools to confirm orders and documentation.
Support administrative work such as stocking supplies, sanitizing, maintaining logs, filing, using email, and answering phones.
Complete required training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.

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 buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
Mileage reimbursement for territory and floating positions.