Specimen Technician II

Quest Diagnostics; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Blueprint for Wellness program

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Specimen Technician II for a Saturday/Sunday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift, every other weekend in a hospital-based role at HUMC. This position focuses on complex specimen processing and requires strict accuracy, safety, and quality adherence.

Ideal candidates will have 9+ months of SPT I experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 months experience in SPT I role.
• Medical terminology background preferred.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Work in a biohazard environment with safety focus.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT I.
• Meets/exceeds productivity and quality standards.
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
• Understands impact of Specimen Processing on the testing laboratory.
• Completes required written documentation within time frames.
• Adheres to Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Maintains composure under pressure

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Specimen Technician II - Hackensack, NJ, Every Other Weekend (Saturday / Sunday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM)

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician II in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

Pay range: $17.20 - $25.31 / 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:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• and so much more!

This position in Specimen Processing is responsible for knowing all of the functions of the SPT I, plus additional functions. This individual will have completed the necessary training consistent with local business unit practices for Specimen Processing and shows proficiency in the following areas: Test ordering policy, specimen requirements related to test ordering. Additionally, must meet accuracy and production standards, and must meet all the job accountabilities and job requirements/environment indicated in the SPTI job description. This position is involved in more complex processing which could include but not limited to A Station, Frozen, CPU (incl. hospital), and Micro.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT I
• Meets/exceeds productivity and quality standards
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and received
• Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned time frame
• Meets standards for production and accuracy within 3 months
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics, Inc. policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

Internal candidates must have a minimum of 9 months experience and be meeting all performance standards in the SPT I role

Preferred Work Experience

• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
• Able to sit or stand for long periods
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment

Skills

• Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external staff
• Maintains composure while working under pressure
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and is able to adapt to change

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Pursuant to code CA BPC 1269 under CLIA, any lab releasing results for California work must have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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