Phlebotomy Trainee

Location: Nashville, TN, United States Department: Patient Services

Phlebotomy Trainee - Nashville, TN, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Pay range: $18.00+ per 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:

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

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

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

and so much more!

Phlebotomy Services Representative Trainees are hired with the intent of developing the skills required of a Patient Services I (PSR I) by the end of the training program. The length of the training program will be established by the applicable department.

Greet customers appropriately. Treat all customers in a courteous and professional manner.

Ensures all field phlebotomy and PSC specimens are collected accurately and on time.

Under constant supervision by the Training Specialist and/or Site Lead/Trainer may practice specimen collection according to established procedures and legal requirements.

Responsible for completing requisitions accurately.

Call clients to confirm handwritten orders, verify test(s) ordered, obtain accurate billing information (i.e., Diagnosis codes, UPIN information, etc.)

Research test/client information utilizing lab computer system or Directory of Service.

Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.

Package specimens for transport.

Maintains required records and documentation.

Reads, understands and complies with departmental policies, protocols and procedures: (i.e., Procedure Manuals, Safety Manual, Compliance Manual, Automobile policies and procedures, Employee Handbook, Quality Assurance Manual)

Maintains all appropriate PSC/Phlebotomy logs.

Assists with compilation of monthly statistics and data.  Submits data on time.

Perform basic clerical duties as required by Quest Diagnostics, i.e., filing, faxing, preparing mail.  Required to perform electronic data entry.

Submits accurate time and travel logs as directed by management and on time.

Submits accurate expense forms, if applicable, on the required day.

Demonstrates organizational commitment.

Adheres to departmental and company code of grooming, dress code and PPE guidelines, appears professional, neat and clean at all times.

Reports on time to work, following attendance guidelines.

Answers the telephone in a courteous and professional manner, by incorporating the company name, self-identification and a courteous greeting.

Communicates appropriately with clients, patients, coworkers and the public.

Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to the appropriate Manager, Supervisor, Group Lead or PSR II for resolution.

Remains professional, polite and courteous at all times.

Miscellaneous duties and responsibilities.

Keeps work area neat and clean.  Disposes of biohazard containers when scheduled.

Help with inventories and other tasks as assigned.

Stock supplies as needed.

Performs other department-related duties when assigned.

Participates on teams and special projects when asked

All other duties as assigned, within scope of position.

Requirements specific to Training schedule (Trainee Expectations)

Be on time and present to each class, for the entire class. Attendance is required.

Attentive and participate during class,

Maintain an 80% success rate on classwork and achieve an 80% or better final exam score.

Complete competencies as assigned by deadline.

Achieve proficient training levels and competencies in a timely manner.

Demonstrate 100 successful live sticks by the end of training under direct supervision.

Trainees are REQUIRED to perform multiple observed venipunctures and dermal punctures which may be on another trainee, and in turn each trainee may have venipuncture and dermal punctures performed on them by another trainee, there are no exceptions, participation is mandatory.

Required Work Experience

Keyboard/data entry application.

Experience in Customer Service

Preferred Work Experience

Medical training helpful but not required.

Medical terminology helpful but not required.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.

Knowledge

The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.

Skills

Demonstrates good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to manage concerns of patients and employees in a courteous and professional manner.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Languages

English (Required)