Phlebotomist

Base Pay Range

$980.00 - $1,130.00 (Minneapolis, MN)

The Patient Service Tech is responsible for accurately performing and processing point‑of‑care (POC) testing, venous and capillary blood collection from adults, infants, and children, and all related functions.

• Collect blood and/or perform POC as assigned.
• Clean and restock POC supplies and prepare phlebotomy carts/trays.
• Assist coworkers with draws and POC testing.
• Draw venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
• Draw and deliver (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draw venous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
• Perform and process all POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Complete clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.
• Report incidents/issues regarding patients or employees timely to group leader or supervisor.
• Report supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
• Log refrigerator temperatures daily and report if out of range to group leader or supervisor.
• Travel and perform phlebotomy duties and POC testing, as needed, at health fairs and PSA testing sites and deliver specimens to laboratory.
• Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired).
• Communicate with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adhere to the standards identified in the clinic’s Organizational Competencies.

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects (1–15 lbs frequently; 16–25 lbs occasionally; 26–40 lbs seldom; >41 lbs without assistance).
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.
• Must perform repetitive tasks frequently with dominant hand.
• Position requires travel.
• Extensive use of phone and PC.
• Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
• Talking, walking, balancing, bending/kneeling, pushing/pulling, reaching/twisting.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred (required in California, Nevada, and Washington).

Not applicable.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Citizenship.

Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.