Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Generalist

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a hospital-based role in North Bergen, NJ, with an every-other-weekend schedule (Sat & Sun) 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, as needed.

Pay range is $30.00–$40.35 per hour, with potential shift differentials and annual bonus opportunities depending on performance and hours worked. The position requires education in medical technology or related fields and ASCP certification; prior clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or an Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• ASCP Certification is referenced as a license/certification for the role.
• 1 year of clinical experience (high complexity testing) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested the same way 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 guidelines.
• Follow established policies and procedures when test systems are not within acceptable performance.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting and notify senior staff.

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Job description

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - North Bergen, NJ, every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) 3PM-11:30PM, as needed

This role is a hospital-based position at Palisades.

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-arts 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: $30.00 - $40.35 / 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 information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

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
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• 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.

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.

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification

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

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