Medical Laboratory Scientist

Quest Diagnostics; United States; On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Mental health program

Vacation time

MyDay off

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Greensboro, NC area. This night shift runs Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM, with a pay range starting at $24.03 per hour plus potential shift differentials of 10% on some second-shift hours and 15% on some third-shift hours.

The role involves performing moderate to high complexity tests, following CLIA/HIPAA/OSHA guidelines, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or equivalent accepted by the lab.
• Alternate degrees acceptable with applicable certification.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Maintain records of proficiency testing samples.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines.
• Identify and resolve problems affecting test performance.

Skills

Medical laboratory science

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry

AS in Laboratory Science

42 CFR 493 qualification

Tools

CLIA guidelines

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Join the Quest Diagnostics team in Greensboro, NC!

Tuesday - Saturday Night Shift (12:00AM - 8:30AM)

Pay range: $24.03+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Join the Quest Diagnostics team in Greensboro, NC!

Tuesday - Saturday Night Shift (12:00AM - 8:30AM)

Pay range: $24.03+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.

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

• 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!

Responsibilities

• Job Responsibilities:
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Work Experience

1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

About The Team

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.