Phlebotomy Tech

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Procurement-BUMCP

Night

Phlebotomy

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life‑saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands‑on impact and career growth in a high‑demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

This position may be located within a Hospital Facility, Patient Service Center (PSC), In Office Phlebotomy (IOP) or Mobile Diagnostic Services (MDS). It may provide coverage at multiple locations and is responsible for the collection and receipt of biological specimens, proper entry into the company’s computer system, preparation of samples for analytical testing and distribution to the proper analytical area. It includes pre and post aspects of analytical testing and performs specified analytical testing as assigned.

It follows the guidelines of the Code of Conduct and performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

• Perform specimen collection, general laboratory specimen processing, or referral laboratory processing while ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity by using appropriate techniques for all age criteria as required.
• Enter and verify patient demographics, location, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information, and all other pertinent data found on requisitions and computer‑generated orders as required for processing and billing; verify accuracy of entered information and appropriateness of specimens received; aliquot and label specimens according to established departmental procedures and practices, deliver specimens to the technical area in a timely manner and/or perform initial processing and preparation of samples for transport;
  
  may assist in monitoring workflow and training of new employees.
• Focus on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete; complete documents legibly and accurately per site protocol; follow established methods and practices; maintain familiarity with departmental procedures; use appropriate documentation to record communications; initiate computer‑generated reports as required for patient reporting and quality assurance monitoring; meet departmental standards for productivity and quality as currently defined; actively participate and provide input to dept/system via committees or Six Sigma teams;
  
  maintain acceptable specimen rejection rates and meet departmental standards for productivity and quality as currently defined.
• Participate in departmental financial responsibilities through the appropriate use of supplies and materials, avoid excessive waste, participate in department initiatives to reduce costs and improve service; basic knowledge of billing; commitment to error‑free work environment.
• Communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers; interact with co‑workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service; all employees must be able to work all areas/departments/shifts as assigned; resolve basic service issues; attend meetings and remain current with internal/external communications (i.e. e‑mail, newsletters, etc.).
• Acknowledge and understand the importance of ‘Patient Rights’ and privacy (HIPAA).

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Primarily departmental responsibility, involved in interdepartmental communication and activities. Internal Customer – employees of the system. External Customer – nurses, physicians, office personnel, and vendors.

Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach and stretch frequently. Required to lift, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical,…