Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist

Quest Diagnostics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Education assistance

Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist in Indianapolis, IN, at St. Vincent. Schedule varies Mon-Fri with night shifts and weekend rotations; night and weekend shift differentials apply.

Salary depends on qualifications and experience, with potential annual performance bonuses. Responsibilities include specimen handling, testing, result review and release, while adhering to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred.
• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology accepted.
• Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology accepted.
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and record-keeping.
• Maintain proficiency testing records and ensure testing aligns with standards.
• Analyze specimens using approved procedures and report results.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines.
• Adhere to established policies when test systems are out of specifications.
• Identify and communicate issues impacting test performance.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Documentation

Clinical testing

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associate degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist

St. Vincent 2001 W. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN

Schedule varies from Monday-Friday 8:00pm-6:30am (Rotational Weekends)/Full-time

Shift Diff: 15% Nights and 10% Weekends

This position can be adjusted to hire all levels of MLT and MLS. Salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!

Pay Range: $28.00+ 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. 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

• 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

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

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.

About the Team

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