Sr. Phlebotomy Technician - Quest Diagnostics

Sr. Phlebotomy Technician - Forest Lake, MN - Monday - Friday Shift Range 6:45AM-8:30PM (Rotational Weekends)

The Sr. Phlebotomy Technician assists the supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the department. This position is responsible for the complete and continued workings of the phlebotomy department in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager. The Diagnostic Technician is responsible for accurately performing and processing electrocardiograms, draws intravenous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children and all related functions. 

Pay Range: $25.00-$30.00 / 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.

Benefits Information:
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/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity  
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Opportunities for career advancement  
• Training provided!

• Makes rounds on nursing care units and outpatient area to draw blood and/or perform EKGs as assigned 
• Cleans and re-stocks EKG carts and prepares phlebotomy carts/tray after shift and as needed and returns all carts to G611 
• Assists coworkers with draws and EKGs when complete with rounds. 
• Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques. 
• Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames. 
• Draws intravenous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested. 
• Performs and processes all electrocardiograms on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics. 
• Demonstrates correct placement of electrodes and all the elements of a 12 lead ECG including but not limited to the recognition of artifacts (electrical, muscle, etc.) 
• Completes clerical functions associated with ECG reports (to include transmission and charging only). 
• Signs out and returns all equipment in good repair. 
• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients, nursing staff, or employees timely to Supervisor and/or Manager. 
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion. 
• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to Supervisor and/or Manager. 
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties, as needed, at Health fairs, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory. 
• Lifts a minimum of 20 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. 
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). 
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

• Successful completion of a blood drawing educational program and written phlebotomy examination.  
• Completion of EKG educational program with basic knowledge of arrhythmia. 
• 3 years of progressive, accomplished experience in EKG and phlebotomy.   

Preferred Work Experience:  

• A.D. preferred 
• 1 year of prior experience in EKG or graduate of EKG technical/Medical Assistant training program. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

• Standing at a minimum of 6 hours per day  

Knowledge:  

• The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.

Skills:  

• N/A

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASPT Certified EKG Technican (CET)
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT)(Required)

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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 as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. 

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