Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant I for Las Vegas, NV, on-call. The role involves supporting Technical Operations and Specimen Processing, with responsibilities spanning specimen handling, data entry, and policy compliance.

Competitive pay starts at $18.40 per hour, with shift differentials up to 15% for qualifying hours, and eligibility for annual bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Basic data entry skills required.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Technical Operations Department and Specimen Processing.
• Assists in sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens.
• Complies with test ordering policies and related documentation.
• Maintains timely, accurate written records.
• Reports to work timely and supports attendance guidelines.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Pre-Analytical Assistant I - Las Vegas, NV, On-Call

Pay range: $18.40+ 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:

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical AssistantI, anddevelops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impactTechnicaldepartments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc.,with regard tosorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens;is able toresolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Meets quality and productionstandards within 6 months of completing training.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Reports to work ontime, andfollows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.
• Performs 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:

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous experience in a production environment

Knowledge:

Medicalbackgroundpreferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Skills:

Minimal data entry skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

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