Client/Lab Associate I - Oncology

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 20,127 - 28,666; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is looking for a Client/Lab Associate I in Lewisville, TX. The shift is Wednesday to Sunday, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The role involves handling oncology specimens, maintaining quality checks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of lab experience, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and a High School Diploma. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision for full-time roles, among others.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of lab experience required.
• Able to transport samples to various departments.
• Ability to lift 10-20lbs.

Responsibilities

• Handle all oncology specimens including paraffin tissue blocks.
• Sort specimens according to priority for quality checks.
• Communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Typing speed of 30 words per minute

Excel experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2-3 years of college courses (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Client/Lab Associate I - Oncology - Lewisville, TX, Wednesday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pay range: $17.71+ 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:

• 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

All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner with emphasis on quality. The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organizational skills, able to work independently, able to learn and understand complex specimen types related to test orders.

Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical functions performed may include but are not limited to:

• Handle all paraffin tissue blocks/slides and other Oncology specimens including bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow core/clots and other irreplaceable tissue specimens.
• Identify Oncology specimens that come in kit boxes, purple irreplaceable bags, red bags identifying Oncology specimens.
• Open and sort specimens according to priority following established protocol for Quality Check of blocks.
• Process samples in multiple systems and identify if the order is electronic, manual, swivel chair or shared.
• Capture images of blocks received and scans image into the document repository.
• Handle complex test orders, identify problems, resolve simple Oncology problems when necessary, using established protocol.
• Understand the compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on the test request form and computer system.
• Investigate and search for missing specimens in the department, including trash checks.
• Communicate in a professional manner both verbally and written.
• Demonstrate an ability to learn the job duties assigned and develop an understanding of how all functions of Oncology processing align.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• Participate in process improvement
• May be asked to prepare blocks to be returned to the client.
• May be asked to pull problem reports and work on final accessioning of problem samples.
• May be asked to distribute H&E to pathologists.
• May be asked to scan test requisitions into Optimaxx.
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of lab experience required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Able to transport samples to and from a variety of departments.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 10-20lbs

Knowledge:

• Detail oriented.
• Always reflects good judgement when determining what action to take when resolving problems.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology helpful.

Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft office.
• Demonstrates the ability to type 30 words a minute and ten key.
• Some experience in excel is preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced quality driven environment.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Some College Courses 2-3 years of college courses preferred. (Preferred)

Languages

• English (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.