Night Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Hospital Lab

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Pittsfield (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match up to 5%

Vacation and time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Pittsfield, ME for the night shift (Mon-Fri, 6:30PM–7:00AM) with rotating weekends. This hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and training.

Pay ranges from $29.24–$32.49 per hour with possible shift differentials. Experience in high complexity testing is preferred; BS in Medical Technology or related field is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or AS in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

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 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 established levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems or notify supervisor.

Education

BS in Medical Technology or related field; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or AS in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or previously qualified as Technologist under 42 CFR 493

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Pittsfield, ME for the night shift (Mon-Fri, 6:30PM–7:00AM) with rotating weekends. This hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and training.

Pay ranges from $29.24–$32.49 per hour with possible shift differentials. Experience in high complexity testing is preferred; BS in Medical Technology or related field is expected.