Job Description
Quest Diagnostics is hiring Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS), Cytotechnologists (CT), Histotechnologists (HT/HTL)!
Full time opportunities available on all shifts
Hiring in labs throughout Southeast US, PR as well as many other lab locations nationwide
Candidates in Puerto Rico: Relocation Assistance Available!
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Performtest procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.
Benefits/Perks:
• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30 + hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• 7 Paid Holidays!
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401K matching
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!
Job Responsibilities:
• • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Qualifications
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
Work Experience:
1-year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
Required WorkExperience:
Minimum one (1) year full-time experience or training(high complexity testing)in a clinical laboratory settingfor those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology
Preferred Work Experience:
One (1) year full-time experience or training(high complexity testing)in a clinical laboratory settingpreferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Skills:
• Must be detail-oriented,have the ability towork independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skillsnecessaryto deal courteously andeffectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree(Required)
Bachelor's Degree
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification
2023-51250
Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular
Shift: Not Applicable
Hours per Week:
Hours Not Specified
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