Phlebotomist I

Phlebotomist I - Farmington Hills, MI, On-Call - Days Vary - 10:30pm-7:00am; every other weekend

employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits information:

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

• Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.

• Administer oral solutions according to established training.

• Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.

• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.

• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.

• Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.

• Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate.

• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.

• Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.

• Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.

• Complete online and in person training courses timely.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.

• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.

• Keyboard/data entry experience.

The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.