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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Phlebotomist 3

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeOrlando, FL, USA

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.
  • The role requires travel up to 75%.
  • English is required.
  • Candidates must be able to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally, with assistance as needed.
  • Candidates must be able to perform repetitive fine-dexterity hand motions, stand or sit for extended periods, and frequently walk and stand; occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, or pulling is required.
  • Candidates must have strong knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and complex collection practices, including pediatric and geriatric draws.
  • Candidates must be able to work independently and perform accurate work in a fast-paced setting with minimal on-site supervision.
  • Candidates must have a proven track record as a phlebotomist, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
  • Candidates must have keyboard and data-entry experience.
  • Candidates must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, if applicable, and reliable transportation to meet travel expectations.
  • Candidates must complete all training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Travel within an assigned territory to deliver professional phlebotomy services at assigned Patient Service Centers, Client Offices, or other sites.
  • Perform specimen collections 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 verify written and electronic orders using laboratory technology systems or directories of services.
  • Provide professional, respectful, and efficient service to patients and clients, using verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and collaboration to complete procedures and address patient questions.
  • Perform accurate data entry for patient registration, test-order entry, and billing information.
  • 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, sometimes with minimal notice.
  • Ensure daily office activities are completed 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.
  • Use judgment to adapt independently to operational needs and ensure workflow continuity.
  • Obtain identification, enter billing information accurately, 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer-service experience in a retail or service environment.
  • Completion of a phlebotomy-accredited program, or medical assistant or paramedic training.
  • A professional medical certification, such as medical assistant or phlebotomy certification.

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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