Medical Laboratory Technician II

Quest Diagnostics; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II in San Antonio, TX, to perform laboratory tests and ensure compliance with quality control standards. This role requires a minimum of three years of experience in clinical labs, and offers best-in-class benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and more.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision for full-time employees

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation required.
• ASCP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine lab tests requiring independent judgment.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in safe condition.
• Document quality control analysis to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

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Medical Laboratory Technician II - San Antonio, TX - Monday to Friday (Rotational Weekends) - 11:30AM-8:00PM

Perform routine and non-routine lab tests requiring some independent judgment and the use of various instrumentation under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.

Pay Range: $21.75+ 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

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, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• May perform some moderate/high 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 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 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 report 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:

Minimum of three (3) years high complexity testing in clinical laboratory experience for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.

Preferred Work Experience

Three (3) to six (6) years high complexity testing in clinical laboratory 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 and 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

Associates Degree(Required)

Bachelor’s Degree

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

ASCP Certification

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2025-89236

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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