Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000 for external cand

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tazewell, VA, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for on-call coverage. The role includes day and night shifts, including weekends, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a pay range of $23.45+ per hour.

Join a Fortune 500 company providing diagnostic information services, with benefits like a 401(k) plan and company match. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related degree as listed.
• 1 year clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling and processing, reporting and record-keeping.
• Maintain proficiency testing records and ensure testing mirrors patient samples.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and report results.
• Review and release test results, following guidelines and policies.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines.
• Escalate performance issues to senior technologist or supervisor.

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Qualified as Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Job description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Tazewell, VA, On-Call

*** $2000.00 Sign on Bonus for external candidates ***

Must be open to both day and night shifts-Including Weekends.

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: $23.45+ 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:

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On‑call employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

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.

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.

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