Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Part Time- Hematology

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Health Time

Holidays + MyDay

401(k) & Roth IRA

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance (MyQuest for Edu)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Irving, TX. Shifts include Sunday 7:00 AM–7:30 PM and Monday 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with benefits and training for a wide range of experience levels.

The role focuses on specimen handling, testing, reporting and records management within a Fortune 500 diagnostic leader. BS in Medical Technology preferred or equivalent; 1 year of high-complexity testing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or Associate degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology; or previously qualified as Technologist under 42 CFR 493.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting and record keeping.
• Maintain proficiency testing samples tested like patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines.
• Identify and report problems affecting test performance.

Skills

Clinical testing

Education

BS in Medical Technology or related

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

AS in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Irving, TX, Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and Monday 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

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: $29.50+ 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 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:

• 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.

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

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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