Endocrinology MLS I - Evening Shift (Rotational Weekends)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Annual incentive plan

Education assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Erie, PA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a Monday to Friday 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM shift, with rotational weekends. The role is in the Endocrinology department with responsibilities including specimen handling, testing, and reporting in line with CLIA/HIPAA guidelines.

Education requirements include a BS in Medical Technology or related field; 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
• MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

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.

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Erie, PA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a Monday to Friday 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM shift, with rotational weekends. The role is in the Endocrinology department with responsibilities including specimen handling, testing, and reporting in line with CLIA/HIPAA guidelines.

Education requirements include a BS in Medical Technology or related field; 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.