Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Location:

Saint Paul, MN

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM;
Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; rotational weekends.

Pay range: $23.00 – $28.00 per hour.

Job Description: The Phlebotomy Technician is responsible for accurately performing and processing point‑of‑care testing (POC) and venous and capillary blood collection from adults, infants, and children, and supporting all related functions.

• Collect blood and/or perform POC tests 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 to geriatric patients using proper aseptic techniques.
• Deliver all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draw into proper tubes and culture vials according to test purpose.
• 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 in a timely manner to group leader or supervisor.
• Report supply needs and equipment defects in a timely manner.
• Log refrigerator temperatures daily and report any out‑of‑range readings to group leader or supervisor.
• Travel and perform phlebotomy duties and POC testing at health fairs, PSA testing sites, and deliver specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, visual or hearing impairment).
• Communicate with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at their level of development, literacy, and cultural background.
• Adhere to standards identified in the clinic’s Organizational Competencies.

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

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects (1–15 lbs frequently; 16–25 lbs occasionally; 26–40 lbs rarely; >41 lbs with assistance).
• Sit or stand for long periods; requires sustained eye and hand coordination.
• Perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently throughout the day.
• Position requires travel.
• Extensive use of phone and PC.
• Fine dexterity and steadiness with hand.
• Ability to talk, walk, balance, bend/kneel, push/pull, reach/twist.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees working 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.
• Six holidays plus one “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!

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 to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity

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