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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Phlebotomist 3 - Float

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 2
Full-timeFlint, MI, USANo salary listed

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.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required when applicable, along with reliable transportation and the ability to meet travel expectations.
  • Strong knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and complex collection practices, including pediatric and geriatric draws, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and accurately in a fast-paced setting with minimal on-site supervision.
  • The candidate must have a proven track record as a phlebotomist, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
  • Keyboard and data-entry experience is required.
  • English is required.
  • The role requires travel up to 75%.
  • The employee must be able to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally, with assistance as needed.
  • The employee must regularly perform repetitive hand motions requiring fine dexterity, stand or sit for extended periods, and frequently walk and stand; occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, or pulling is also required.
  • The employee must extensively use a phone and computer and frequently communicate in English with patients and clients.
  • The employee must follow departmental policies, procedures, safety protocols, and compliance standards, including patient-information confidentiality.
  • The employee must complete all training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Travel within an assigned territory to provide phlebotomy services at assigned Patient Service Centers, Client Offices, and 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 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 the 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 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.
  • Cover 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 on complex specimen requirements, special processing, specimen troubleshooting, and business knowledge.
  • Use sound judgment to adapt independently to operational needs and maintain workflow continuity.
  • Obtain identification, accurately enter billing information, and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
  • Support routine administrative tasks, including stocking supplies, sanitizing, maintaining logs, filing, using email, and answering phones.
  • Utilize laboratory systems, directories, and corporate tools to confirm orders and documentation.
  • May mentor on-site staff by providing guidance and support.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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