Entry-Level Pre-Analytical Lab Assistant (6a-2:30p)

Quest Diagnostics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

401(k) match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I in Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This role supports the Technical Operations Department by handling specimen processing tasks and ensuring timely, quality results.

Responsibilities include learning duties, resolving specimen issues, ensuring compliance with test-order policies, and maintaining accurate documentation. Opportunity for growth within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing.

Qualifications

• Preferred Work Experience: Previous experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge: Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; is able to resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Reports to work on time, and follows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.
• Performs other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Skills

Minimal data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I in Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This role supports the Technical Operations Department by handling specimen processing tasks and ensuring timely, quality results.

Responsibilities include learning duties, resolving specimen issues, ensuring compliance with test-order policies, and maintaining accurate documentation. Opportunity for growth within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing.