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Phlebotomist II Foat - Danbury CT

Monday - Friday / Rotational weekends

Represents the face of our company to patients who come to Quest Diagnostics, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions. The PSR II - Float draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures. The PSR II - Float has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.

This role will direct daily activity at a Patient Service Center (PSC) or In-Office Phlebotomy (IOP) and could also lead one or more PSR on site.

The PSR II - Float will demonstrate Quest Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information. Successful applicants may be assigned to a doctor's office, a patient service center, in a house call environment, long term care or as business needs dictate.

Qualifications
- Patient service
- Specimen collection / processing
- Patient care
- Physiology knowledge
- Hospital experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical terminology
- Venipuncture
- Blood sampling
- Vital signs
- Laboratory procedures
- Laboratory techniques
- Laboratory experience
- Clinical laboratory experience

The ideal candidate for the Phlebotomist Float position should possess a strong foundation in core skills such as patient service, specimen collection / processing, and phlebotomy. Additionally, premium skills like laboratory procedures, techniques, and clinical laboratory experience are highly desirable. Candidates with a background in patient care, physiology knowledge, and medical terminology will excel in this role. Hospital experience and proficiency in venipuncture, blood sampling, and vital signs are also key qualifications for this position. Leadership qualities will be an added advantage in this dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Required Work Experience:

• Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
• Travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at Patient Service Center/Mobile/Long-Term Care/In-Office Phlebotomy locations with minimal notice.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 15 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 16 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 40 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day.
• Position requires travel.
• Extensive use of phone and PC.
• Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
• Talking.
• Walking.
• Balancing.
• Bending/kneeling.
• Pushing/pulling.
• Reaching/twisting.

Knowledge:

• Committed to all Quest Diagnostics Policies & Procedures including Company dress code, Employee Health & Safety, and Quest Diagnostics Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.

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
• Must demonstrate Superior Customer Focus; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change throughout Quest; and Knowledge of our business.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting.
• Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Phlebotomy certification (required in certain states, e.g. California, Nevada, Washington and Louisiana)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person