Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

On-call schedule

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for an on-call role. You will follow approved procedures for specimen handling, perform test analyses, and report results in compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and safety guidelines.

Preferred candidates hold a BS in Medical Technology or a related science and have 1 year of clinical experience with high-complexity testing. The position offers training, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, with

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related science preferred.
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• On-call MLS position with shift differential may apply (10% second shift, 15% third shift).
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA guidelines and safety policies.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor when needed.

Skills

MLS

Medical Laboratory Scientist

CLS

Med Tech

Clinical Lab Scientist

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS in Chemistry

BS in Biology

Associates degree in Laboratory Science

42 CFR 493 qualified

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Zeeland, MI, On-Call

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:

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

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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