Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Location:

West Saint Paul, MN.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:45 PM with rotational weekends.

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

$23.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary offers are based on skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Eligible for an annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Collect 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 patients of all ages using proper aseptic collection techniques
• Draws and delivers all blood work within established departmental policy time frames
• Draws venous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the test purpose
• 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 deviations 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 specific to those needs (age, culture, language, hearing/visually impaired, etc.) and communicates at the patient’s 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 (1–15 lb frequently; 16–25 lb occasionally; 26–40 lb seldom; >41 lb requires assistance)
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination
• Must perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently
• Position requires travel
• Extensive use of phone and PC
• Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness
• Communication and mobility: 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)

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories