Phlebotomy Territory (Float) / Travel Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics•Minneapolis, MN

12d

About The Position

The Travel Phlebotomist travels within an assigned territory in the Minneapolis area to provide professional phlebotomy services at Patient Service Centers, client offices, and other sites. The role requires travel between locations, with travel up to 75%, and pediatrics experience. The schedule requires availability Monday through Friday, with rotational weekends; shifts are 8 or 10 hours and fall within 6:30 AM–8:00 PM, with hours varying according to business needs. Mileage reimbursement is available for territory and floating positions. The position performs venipuncture, capillary draws, point-of-care testing, specimen processing, patient identification, order verification, and related documentation. It also provides patient and client service, supports site operations, maintains supplies and a clean collection environment, and follows laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and confidentiality standards. The employee is expected to work independently, handle complex collections and situations with minimal error, and demonstrate the Quest 5Cs: Customer First, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Continuous Improvement. The listed pay range is $22.00–$31.00 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Requirements

At least one year of phlebotomy experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Pediatrics experience is required.
Experienced phlebotomy skills, including pediatric and geriatric collections and more complex collection practices.
Ability to work independently and produce accurate, error-free work in a fast-paced setting with minimal on-site supervision.
Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to change.
Keyboard and data-entry experience.
English language proficiency.
Travel up to 75%.
Reliable transportation and, if applicable, a valid driver license and clean driving record.
Phlebotomy certification is required in certain states, including California, Nevada, Washington, and Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing according to established procedures, including venipuncture and capillary draws.
Handle difficult collections, including pediatric, geriatric, and hard-stick draws, with minimal error.
Confirm patient identification and obtain signatures to ensure accurate specimen labeling.
Enter data and accurately complete patient registration, test orders, and billing information.
Prepare specimens for transport and testing by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and storing them as required.
Research test and client information and verify written and electronic orders using laboratory systems or directories of services.
Maintain collection carts and trays, stock supplies, place supply orders promptly, and use supplies cost-effectively.
Sort and distribute timed specimen requisitions as needed, and obtain specimens or perform testing according to assignment.
Adapt care and communication to the needs of patients, including age, culture, language, literacy, and sensory needs.
Resolve routine patient and client concerns independently and escalate non-routine issues appropriately.
Provide professional, respectful, efficient service; explain collection procedures and respond to patient questions.
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, sometimes with minimal notice.
Complete assigned office activities accurately and on time, and maintain reliable transportation 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-information confidentiality requirements.
Use laboratory systems, directories, and corporate tools to confirm orders and documentation.
Support administrative tasks such as stocking supplies, sanitizing, maintaining logs, filing, using email, and answering phones.
Complete required training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.
Demonstrate the Quest 5Cs in interactions and work practices.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more 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.
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.
Mileage reimbursement for territory and floating positions.