Lab Assistant (Pre-Analytical Assistant I)

Quest Diagnostics; Hollywood (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Lab Assistant (Pre-Analytical Assistant I) in Miramar, FL, offering a part-time role for entry-level candidates. You will support technical operations, manage specimens, and uphold compliance while benefiting from health plans, a sign-on bonus, and a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits starting on Day 1 for full-time employees

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation and health time

Annual, no-cost health assessment program

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology.
• Experience in a production environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.
• Identifies problems with specimen types and resolves issues promptly.
• Completes all required documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

Data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Lab Assistant (Pre-Analytical Assistant I) - Miramar, FL - Tuesday - Saturday 3:00AM-11:30AM

$1500 sign-on bonus (External Applicants)

Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.

Pay Range: $17.75+ 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!
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience

Previous experience in a production environment

Physical And Mental Requirements

N/A

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)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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