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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Phlebotomist III Territory - Float

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAurora, CO, USA$25.50 - $28.25 /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.
  • Must be able to travel up to 75%.
  • Must have reliable transportation and meet the role’s travel expectations, including a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, if applicable.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally, with assistance as needed.
  • Must regularly perform repetitive hand motions requiring fine dexterity and stand or sit for extended periods.
  • Must frequently walk and stand and occasionally bend, kneel, reach, twist, or pull.
  • Must frequently use a phone and computer and communicate in English with patients and clients.
  • Must have strong knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and complex collection practices, including pediatric and geriatric draws.
  • Must be able to work independently with accurate, low-error work in a fast-paced setting and with minimal on-site supervision.
  • Must have a proven track record as a phlebotomist, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
  • Must have keyboard and data-entry experience.
  • Must complete all training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Travel within the assigned territory to provide phlebotomy services at Patient Service Centers, client offices, and other sites.
  • Perform specimen collections following established procedures, including venipuncture and capillary draws, and frequently handle difficult draws such as 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 the test order.
  • Research test and client information and confirm and verify written and electronic orders using laboratory technology systems or directories 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.
  • 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, including 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.
  • Adapt independently to operational needs and ensure workflow continuity.
  • 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.
  • May mentor on-site staff by providing guidance and support.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer service experience in a retail or service environment.
  • Training through an accredited phlebotomy program, medical assistant program, or paramedic program is preferred.
  • Professional medical certification, such as medical assistant or phlebotomy certification, 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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