Lab Assistant II - Hematology

Quest Diagnostics•Tampa, FL

9d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II performs routine laboratory functions accurately and precisely to support laboratory professionals and facilitate production. The position is in the Hematology department at Quest Diagnostics in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department.
Basic knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to follow a series of steps accurately on an ongoing basis and retain learned information.
Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
Communication and interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
Ability to handle client information confidentially.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Laboratory Information Systems.
High school diploma or equivalent is required for Florida; the posting also states that a high school diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, label, handle, and prepare specimens.
Assist with pre-analytical specimen preparation, including printing labels, uncapping and capping tubes, aliquoting specimens, preparing racks and worklists, entering or scanning specimens, and loading automated instruments.
Record digital temperatures and notify licensed personnel if a temperature is out of range.
Perform routine maintenance on some instruments.
Assist with preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
Clean, organize, and maintain the work area, glassware, and laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets as needed.
Help monitor department pending and overdue lists by searching, locating, following up, and filing documentation.
Perform departmental administrative tasks, including filing, archiving and retrieving slides or blocks, reports, requisitions, and other paperwork, and answering telephone calls.
Dispose of biohazardous material.
Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
Perform assigned quality assurance and quality control duties.
Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
Comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices, including use of personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours, beginning on day one.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
healthyMINDS mental health program.
Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
Six holidays plus one “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, with a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all hours on second shift and 15% for some or all hours on third shift.
Potential annual performance bonus compensation.