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Quest Diagnostics Driver Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Phlebotomist II

Riverside, CA · On-site

$20.44/hr

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable ... About the Team Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While ...

Phlebotomist II

Sun City, CA · On-site

$20.44/hr

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable ... About the Team Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While ...

Field Service Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$24 - $35/hr

S. / TEXAS / MIDWEST REGION Quest International | Chicago, IL / Field-Based Regional Role Pay: $24 ... Experience using diagnostic tools such as digital multimeters, vacuum/pressure meters, frequency ...

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How much do quest diagnostics driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for quest diagnostics driver in Riverside, CA is $26.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.05 and $30.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Quest Diagnostics Driver?

As a Quest Diagnostics Driver, your typical day involves picking up biological specimens from medical offices, clinics, and hospitals, ensuring each is correctly labeled and stored. You'll be responsible for timely deliveries to designated Quest Diagnostics facilities, following set routes and schedules. While most of your time is spent on the road, you may also interact with healthcare staff to confirm specimen handoffs and handle basic documentation. You work both independently and as part of a larger logistics team that ensures accurate, reliable specimen transport. The role requires attention to detail, punctuality, and excellent communication skills to keep the process running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Quest Diagnostics Driver position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quest Diagnostics Driver, you need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, strong time management, and the ability to safely handle biological specimens. Familiarity with GPS navigation, route optimization software, and specimen tracking systems is often required. Excellent customer service, attention to detail, and reliability help drivers build trust and ensure precise specimen handling. These skills are vital for maintaining specimen integrity, meeting strict schedules, and delivering quality service to clients and patients.

What is a Quest Diagnostics Driver job?

A Quest Diagnostics Driver is responsible for transporting medical specimens, supplies, and lab materials between healthcare facilities and Quest Diagnostics laboratories. Drivers follow strict safety and handling procedures to ensure timely and secure deliveries. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and strong time management skills. Additionally, drivers may interact with healthcare staff and must provide excellent customer service.

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Phlebotomist II

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics

Riverside, CA • On-site

$20.44/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


This position requires you to have a state phlebotomy license. (Quest does not accept NHA licenses in CA, WA, NV).
Phlebotomist II - Riverside, CA, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends
Pay range: $24.30 - $28.90 / 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!

Responsibilities
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.

Qualifications
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's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.

Required Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
  • Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.
About the Team
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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