Evening Pre-Analytical Assistant I — Lab Operations

Quest Diagnostics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre-tax match

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance (MyQuest for Ed)

Blueprint for Wellness

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I for an evening rotating schedule from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The role provides general support within the Technical Operations Department.

You will learn the duties, help with specimen handling, ensure compliant test ordering, and strive to meet quality and production standards within six months of training. A High School Diploma or equivalent and basic data entry skills are required.

Qualifications

• Preferred Work Experience: Previous experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge: Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Skills: Minimal data entry skills.
• 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

Medical terminology

Production environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I for an evening rotating schedule from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The role provides general support within the Technical Operations Department.

You will learn the duties, help with specimen handling, ensure compliant test ordering, and strive to meet quality and production standards within six months of training. A High School Diploma or equivalent and basic data entry skills are required.