Phlebotomist Trainee

Location: Bangor, ME, United States Department: Patient Services

Phlebotomist Trainee - Bangor, ME

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist Trainee in Bangor, ME. This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital.

Interested in a career as a phlebotomist?

Quest is hiring full-time applicants as Phlebotomist I in Bangor, ME. Employees will be required to participate in 40+ hours of phlebotomy didactic lectures by NLL, complete 100+ clinical hours at NLEMMC, orientation in the clinical laboratory, therapeutic phlebotomy, and POCT. No prior phlebotomy experience required!

Some of the details of this program are as follows:

Applicants are required to be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma / GED

Our lab will hire these individuals as 'Phlebotomist I' employees

The length of the training program is approximately 6 weeks and will be a mix of classroom work and clinical rotations

Qualified candidates will commit to work for our laboratory for a term of one year as part of this program

Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.45 / 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, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®

healthyMINDS mental health program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off

FinFit financial coaching and services

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

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Career advancement opportunities

and so much more!

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