Lab Assistant II

Quest Diagnostics; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant II in Irving, TX, working Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with rotational weekends. The role involves processing specimens, supporting Tech Ops, and ensuring data integrity in the pre-analytical phase.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in a lab or production setting, a medical background, and comfort with Windows-based software; typing skills are also preferred. Local benefits and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting.
• Medical background with terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Familiarity with personal computers and basic Windows-based software.

Responsibilities

• All responsibilities of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II; meet or exceed productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders, missing information, improperly positioned bar code labels, etc. with regard to load building, aliquoting, and test add processing.
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimens received with load building to correct departments.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to ensure cross-functional support.
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• And sorts, racks, picks up and delivers specimens to the laboratory, specimen storage, operates centrifuge, aliquots.

Skills

Good typing skills

Medical terminology

PC literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Lab Assistant II - Irving, TX, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with rotational weekends

Pay range: $17.20+ 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!

The Pre-Analytical Assistant II in the Tech Ops Department is responsible for knowing all of the functions of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, plus additional functions.

Responsibilities

• All responsibilities of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders, missing information, improperly positioned bar code labels, etc. with regard to load building, aliquoting, and test add processing.
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimens received with load building to correct departments.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to ensure cross-functional support.
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• And sorts, racks, picks up and delivers specimens to the laboratory, specimen storage, operates centrifuge, aliquots.

Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience

• One year of experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting

Knowledge

• Medical background required which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Must have familiarity with personal computers and basic Windows-based software

Skills

• Good typing skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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