Evening Specimen Technician - Hospital Lab (Fairfax)

Quest Diagnostics; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Vacation and Time Off

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Specimen Technician for a hospital location with a Monday–Friday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM shift. You will prepare patient specimens in a team setting with minimal direction, following pre-analytical processing procedures accurately and promptly.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, test reporting, remote accessioning, supply management, and collaboration with hospital staff and Quest teams.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of working experience.
• Medical background preferred, including terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in test ordering, hospital processing procedures, specimen requirements, sample preparation, and compliance.
• Knowledge of Hospital LIS system (client specific).
• Print Quest performed testing reports.
• Interprets specimen flow and tracking data using available reports.
• Responsible for supply ordering.
• Performs remote accessioning (pre-accessioning).
• Troubleshoot and problem resolution for specimen types, missing information, TIQ, TNP, additional sample requests, and other client issues.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills as liaison between customer & Quest performing laboratory to provide pro-active customer support.
• Manages inbound calls with a positive client interaction.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with the hospital laboratory staff, as well as the Quest Diagnostics sales team and other functions in the organization.
• Communicates effectively information regarding problem-solving with specimens, test cancellations, billing requirements with various hospital staff.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hospital LIS Systems

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Specimen Technician for a hospital location with a Monday–Friday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM shift. You will prepare patient specimens in a team setting with minimal direction, following pre-analytical processing procedures accurately and promptly.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, test reporting, remote accessioning, supply management, and collaboration with hospital staff and Quest teams.