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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Phlebotomist 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewport News, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two years of phlebotomy experience is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Phlebotomy certification is required in California, Nevada, Washington, and Louisiana.
  • The role requires travel up to 75%.
  • A valid driver license and clean driving record are required when applicable.
  • Strong knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and complex collection practices, including pediatric and geriatric draws, is required.
  • Experienced phlebotomy skills, including pediatric and geriatric collections, are required.
  • Ability to work independently, perform accurate work in a fast-paced setting, and work with minimal on-site supervision is required.
  • Keyboard and data-entry experience is required.
  • English is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally with assistance as needed is required.
  • Ability to perform repetitive fine-motor hand motions and stand or sit for extended periods is required.
  • Ability to walk and stand frequently and occasionally bend, kneel, reach, twist, or pull is required.
  • Ability to use a phone and computer extensively and communicate frequently with patients and clients is required.

Responsibilities

  • Travel within an assigned territory to provide professional phlebotomy services at assigned patient service centers, client offices, or other sites.
  • Collect specimens according to established procedures for a variety of tests, including venipuncture and capillary draws; handle difficult pediatric, geriatric, and hard-stick draws with minimal error.
  • Obtain patient identification and signatures to confirm specimen-labeling accuracy, and perform data entry as needed.
  • Prepare specimens for transport and testing, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and storage as required by the test order.
  • Research test and client information and confirm and verify written and electronic orders using laboratory technology systems or a directory of services.
  • Resolve routine patient and client concerns independently and escalate non-routine issues appropriately.
  • Provide professional, respectful, and efficient service to patients and clients; use verbal and written communication and problem-solving to complete procedures and address patient questions.
  • Enter patient registration, test-order, and billing information accurately.
  • Explain collection procedures clearly and address patient questions.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming collection environment.
  • Handle 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.
  • Obtain identification, accurately enter billing information, and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
  • Follow departmental policies, procedures, safety protocols, and compliance standards, including confidentiality of patient information.
  • Use laboratory systems, directories, and corporate tools to confirm orders and documentation.
  • Support routine administrative tasks, including stocking supplies, sanitizing, maintaining logs, filing, using email, and answering phones.
  • Complete all training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer service experience in a retail or service environment.
  • Phlebotomy-accredited program, medical assistant training, or paramedic training is preferred.
  • Professional medical certification, such as medical assistant, phlebotomy, or similar, is strongly desired.

About the Company

Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Quest Diagnostics provides clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services. It processes patient samples across a network of laboratories to run a broad menu of 3,000+ tests, including cancer diagnostics and anatomical pathology, and delivers interpretive reports through its medical staff. Tests are performed at its patient service centers, esoteric and rapid-response labs, and outpatient facilities, with results shared with clinicians via connected data systems. What sets Quest Diagnostics apart is its scale and scope: the world’s largest clinical lab network, the broadest test menu, a large team of MDs and PhDs for interpretation, and leadership in cancer diagnostics and pre-employment drug testing, plus extensive clinical trials testing. Its goal is to empower healthcare providers and patients with actionable diagnostic insights to identify, treat, and manage disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve health outcomes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Secaucus, NJ
Founded
1967

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