Phlebotomist Representative I Hospital

Job Description Phlebotomist Representative I - Hospital - Big Rapids, MI, Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to midnight, 4:00 PM to midnight (weekends), with rotational weekend (28 hrs/week) 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: 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: Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for: *Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week) *6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week) *401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service *Employee stock purchase plan *Education assistance through MyQuest for Education *Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness *and so much more! Represents the face of our company to patients within the hospital systems at Quest Diagnostics, both as part of their routine health management or for insights into life-defining health decisions. The Phlebotomist I draws quality blood samples from patients while following established practices and procedures. The Phlebotomist I 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. The Phlebotomist I will demonstrate Quest Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information. Successful applicants will be assigned to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. Responsibilities: Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all age groups. Accurately label and process specimens according to laboratory protocol. Maintain cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy carts and work areas. Administer oral solutions according to established training, such as Glucola. Data entry and processing specimens including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test order. Perform departmental-related clerical duties when assigned such as data entry, inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones when needed. Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures: (i.e. Procedure Manuals, Safety Manual, Compliance Manual, Employee Handbook, Quality Assurance Manual); and ensure that all staff members follow instructions. Observe infection control and safety protocols at all times. Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs. Responsible for completing all data entry requirements, where applicable, accurately including data entry of patient registration; entry of test order from requisition or pulling order from database; managing Standing Orders. Ensure facilities are neat, clean and in good repair, takes appropriate action to advise Group Leader or Supervisor of required repairs and maintenance. Complete training courses and keep up to date with the latest phlebotomy techniques. Communicate effectively with patients, nursing staff, and lab personnel. Participate in special projects and teams. Rotate through inpatient, outpatient, physicians' offices, and ED settings as scheduled. Assist with training new staff or studen