Pre-Analytical Assistant II

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with up

Employee stock purchase plan

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Pre-Analytical Assistant II in Houston, TX. The role supports the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II routines, with emphasis on maintaining productivity, quality, and compliance in the Tech Ops Department.

The position involves specimen handling, load building, and cross-functional support within Specimen Processing. Requires medical terminology familiarity, PC skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Medical terminology knowledge desirable.
• Familiarity with personal computers and Windows-based software.

Responsibilities

• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
• Understands how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders, missing information, or mislabeling.
• Loads, builds, and processes specimens with correct routing and test assignments.
• Completes written documentation clearly and on time.

Skills

Good typing skills

PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Pre-Analytical Assistant II - Houston, TX, Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Pay range: $17.20+ 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:

• 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!

The Pre-Analytical Assistant II in the Tech Ops Department is responsible for knowingallofthe functions of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, plus additional functions.

Responsibilities

• All responsibilities of the Pre-AnalyticalAssistant Iand II; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimentypesvs test orders, missing information, improperly positioned bar code labels, etc. with regard to load building, aliquoting, and test add processing.
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimens received with load building to correct departments.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it isunderstandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to ensure cross-functional support.
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Andsorts,racks,picksup and deliversspecimens to the laboratory,specimen storage,operatescentrifuge,aliquots.

Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience:

• One yearof experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting

Knowledge:

• Medical background required, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Must have familiarity with personal computers and basic Windows-basedsoftware

Skills:

• Good typing skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

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