CA Limited License Technologist I

Quest Diagnostics•San Juan Capistrano, CA

5d•$40 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

$5,000 Sign On Bonus Available (For Externals Only) CA Limited License Technologist I Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA Work Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Department: Cytogenetics Pay range: $40.00 - $56.44 / 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! This position performs clinical lab testing and/or other scientific examinations. Responsibilities Independently performs consistently moderate and somewhat complex clinical tests. Exhibits skills and proficiency in applying technical principles and techniques of medical technology. Takes initiative for prompt and accurate performance of tests with appropriate documentation and proper notification of abnormal results. Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria. Performs test calibrations and runs Quality Control material at appropriate intervals. Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures. Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures. Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results. Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports. Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken. Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule. Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks. Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required. Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to decide whether tests should be reported. Reports any shifts or trends to a Clinical Limited License Tech II or Supervisor. Accurately performs and records proficiency testing. Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems. Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary. Monitors and maintains a consistent supply of reagents and supplies. Actively participates in staff meetings, and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned. Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education activities. May be required to perform California Clinical Limited License Tech II level duties for a limited period of time, in order to establish competency prior to promotion as well as fill in for departmental absences. Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary. Trains staff in proper performance of both routine and complex procedures. Supports Training Programs, Where applicable Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information. Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized. Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment. 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.

Requirements

Zero to three year’s direct experience in a laboratory setting.
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Have good eye and hand coordination.
Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of, or rating of intensity of colors (e.g., Fluorescent microscopy reading).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Bachelor’s Degree Medical technology or other life or physical sciences from an accredited college or university (Required)
Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license if necessary (e.g. California) (Required)

Nice To Haves

Strong typing skills desirable.
Other automation skills helpful.

Responsibilities

Independently performs consistently moderate and somewhat complex clinical tests.
Exhibits skills and proficiency in applying technical principles and techniques of medical technology.
Takes initiative for prompt and accurate performance of tests with appropriate documentation and proper notification of abnormal results.
Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
Performs test calibrations and runs Quality Control material at appropriate intervals.
Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized procedures.
Accurately enters results of testing.
Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports.
Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.
Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks.
Performs linearity, accuracy and precision checks as required.
Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates results, to decide whether tests should be reported.
Reports any shifts or trends to a Clinical Limited License Tech II or Supervisor.
Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.
Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems.
Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary.
Monitors and maintains a consistent supply of reagents and supplies.
Actively participates in staff meetings, and in Quality Improvement meetings as assigned.
Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education activities.
May be required to perform California Clinical Limited License Tech II level duties for a limited period of time, in order to establish competency prior to promotion as well as fill in for departmental absences.
Provides direct and constant supervision to unlicensed staff as necessary.
Trains staff in proper performance of both routine and complex procedures.
Supports Training Programs, Where applicable
Answers phones, transfers, or takes accurate messages.
Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat, clean, and organized.
Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Required to use personal protective equipment.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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!