Phlebotomist Representative I - Hospital
About the role
The Phlebotomist Representative I - Hospital in Portland, ME, represents the face of our company to patients within the hospital systems at Quest Diagnostics, both as part of their routine health management or for insights into life-defining health decisions.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all age groups.
- Accurately label and process specimens according to laboratory protocol.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy carts and work areas.
- Administer oral solutions according to established training, such as Glucola.
- Data entry and processing specimens including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test order.
- Perform departmental-related clerical duties when assigned such as data entry, inventory, stock supplies, and answering phones when needed.
- Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
- Observe infection control and safety protocols at all times.
- Complete training courses and keep up to date with the latest phlebotomy techniques.
- Communicate effectively with patients, nursing staff, and lab personnel.
- Participate in special projects and teams.
- Rotate through inpatient, outpatient, physicians’ offices, and ED settings as scheduled.
- Assist with training new staff or students as needed.
- Stay up to date on company communications.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate proficient phlebotomy skills to include pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
- Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
Skills
- Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
- Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.
- Superior customer focus; engaging in positive interactions; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change throughout Quest.
- Knowledge of our business.
Benefits
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Anual, no-cost health assessment program
- Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit 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!
Pay
Pay range: Minimum of $23.20+ per hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weekends.