Medical Laboratory Technician I (#2025-78466)

Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician I. The role involves performing analytical tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining laboratory standards. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree and relevant clinical experience. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees

15 PTO days first year

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• One to three years of clinical experience preferred.
• Must have ASCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests as per SOP.
• Ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function.
• Maintain laboratory areas in a safe and sanitary condition.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

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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.

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:

• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
• 15 PTO days first year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Blueprint for Wellness.
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Training provided!
  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure the accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
• Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized reports to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls, and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.
  
  

Preferred Work Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
  
  

Knowledge

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
  
  

Skills

• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities a,nd handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
  
  

Education

• Associate's Degree (Required).
• Bachelor’s Degree.
  
  

License/Certifications

• ASCP Certification.
  
  

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All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Citizenship.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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