Phlebotomist III Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Irmo, SC · 2 days ago
Healthcare$23.11/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- Perform specimen collections following established procedures for a variety of tests, including but not limited to venipuncture and capillary draws.
- Comfortable and capable of frequently handling difficult draws, including pediatric, geriatric, and hard sticks with minimal error.
- Obtain patient identification and signatures to confirm specimen labeling accuracy.
- Perform data entry as necessary.
- Prepare specimens for transport and testing, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and storage as required by test order.
- Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems or directory of services.
- Patient Experience & Customer Service
- Provide exemplary professional, respectful, and efficient service to all patients and clients.
- Use strong verbal and written communications, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to complete daily procedures and address patient questions.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming collection environment.
- Handle multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
- Site Support and Travel
- Provide coverage across PSC and IOP locations within the assigned territory with minimal notice.
- Ensure that daily activities of the office are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain reliable transportation and meet travel expectations for the role including having a valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
- May act as a mentor to on-site staff, providing guidance and support.
- Operations & Compliance
- Serves as a subject matter expert for complex specimen requirements, special processing, troubleshooting specimen issues, and with knowledge of the business.
- Demonstrates strong judgment in independently adapting to operational needs and ensuring workflow continuity.
- Obtain identification and 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.
- Utilize laboratory systems, directories, and corporate tools to confirm orders and documentation.
- Support routine administrative tasks including supply stocking, sanitizing, maintaining logs, filing, email use, and answering phones.
- Complete all training and maintain current phlebotomy skills and knowledge.
- Work Experience: Three years of phlebotomy experience required.
- Preferred Work Experience: Customer service in a retail or service environment.
- Physical And Mental Requirements: Lift up to 15 lbs frequently; up to 40 lbs occasionally (with assistance as needed).
- Regularly perform repetitive hand motions with fine dexterity; stand or sit for extended periods.
- Frequent walking and standing; occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, or pulling.
- Extensive use of phone and computer; frequently communicating in English with patients and clients.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and more complex collection practices, including pediatric and geriatric draws.
- Skills: Ability to work independently, performing accurate, error-free work in a fast-paced setting, with minimal on-site supervision. Proven track record as a phlebotomist, including pediatric and geriatric collections. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to change. Keyboard/data entry experience.
- Required High School diploma or equivalent.
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Languages: English (Required)
- Licenses and Certifications: Phlebotomy certification (required in certain states, e.g. California, Nevada, Washington and Louisiana) (Required)
- Professional medical certification strongly desired (medical assistant, phlebotomy, or similar) (Preferred)