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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Phlebotomist 3

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTimonium, MD, USA$20.23 - $30.35 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Three years of phlebotomy experience is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Phlebotomy certification is required in California, Nevada, Washington, and Louisiana.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally, with assistance as needed; perform repetitive hand motions with fine dexterity; stand or sit for extended periods; walk and stand frequently; and occasionally bend, kneel, reach, twist, or pull.
  • Strong knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and complex collection practices, including pediatric and geriatric draws.
  • Ability to work independently, perform accurate work with minimal on-site supervision, and handle complex collections and patient/client situations.
  • Experience as a phlebotomist, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
  • Keyboard and data-entry experience.
  • Ability to travel up to 75%, provide coverage across territory locations with minimal notice, and maintain reliable transportation; a valid driver's license and clean driving record are required if applicable.
  • Ability to communicate in English with patients and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Travel within an assigned territory to provide phlebotomy services at assigned Patient Service Centers, client offices, or other sites.
  • Perform specimen collections according to established procedures, including venipuncture and capillary draws; handle difficult draws, including pediatric, geriatric, and hard-stick collections, 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 by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and storing them as required by test orders.
  • Research test and client information, and confirm and verify written and electronic orders using laboratory technology systems or a directory of services.
  • Provide professional, respectful, and efficient service to patients and clients; use verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and collaboration to complete procedures and address patient questions.
  • Enter patient registration, test-order, and billing information accurately; collect payments when required and follow corporate policies.
  • 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 Center and client-office locations within the assigned territory, with minimal notice.
  • Complete daily office activities accurately and on time.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for complex specimen requirements and special processing, troubleshoot specimen issues, and apply knowledge of the business.
  • Adapt independently to operational needs and ensure workflow continuity.
  • Follow departmental policies, procedures, safety protocols, and compliance standards, including confidentiality requirements for 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 training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer service experience in a retail or service environment.
  • Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program or medical assistant or paramedic training.
  • A 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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