Medical Laboratory Scientist I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Education assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Fremont, MI on a rotating schedule: every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM. The role involves specimen handling, analyses, and reporting under CLIA/HIPAA guidelines, with opportunities for shift differentials and career training.

BS in Medical Technology or related field preferred; 1 year high-complexity testing experience is desired.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related field preferred.
• 1 year clinical experience with high complexity testing preferred.
• MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist credentials desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing and reporting.
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Follow lab policies when test systems are out of spec.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify supervisor.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

BS in Medical Technology / related field

Job description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Fremont, MI, Rotating Schedule - Every Other Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM

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!

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.

Benefits information:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• and so much more!

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:

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

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