Phlebotomy Tech

Overview

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

• Collects blood and/or perform POC as assigned.
• Cleans and re‑stocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays.
• Assists coworkers with draws and POC testing.
• Draws venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
• Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draws venous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
• Performs and processes all POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Completes clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.
• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients or employees timely to group leader or supervisor.
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to group leader or supervisor.
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing as needed at health fair and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing, visual impairment, etc.). This includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the clinic’s Organizational Competencies.

Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects. Lift 1‑15 lb frequently; 16‑25 lb occasionally; 26‑40 lb seldom; >41 lb not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.
• Must perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently throughout the day.
• Position requires travel.
• Extensive use of phone and PC.
• Fine dexterity with hands and 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

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