Lab Assistant (Specimen Technician III)

Quest DiagnosticsBirmingham, AL
Onsite

About The Position

This position has mastered all duties of the Specimen Processing Technician II. Work is highly self-directed, and the role may include additional responsibilities such as client communications, internal training, and problem-solving related to special accounts and compliance. This individual will have completed the necessary training consistent with local business practices for Specimen Processing. Strong proficiency is required in test ordering policy and specimen requirements related to test ordering, as well as accuracy and production standards. This position will be more involved in complex processing including but not limited to: Microbiology processing, Frozen splits, Send outs, Cytology processing, irreplaceable specimens (spinal fluid, bone marrow, etc.); Special handling; allergies; serial; pediatric specimens.

Requirements

  • Mastered all duties of the Specimen Processing Technician II
  • Completed necessary training consistent with local business practices for Specimen Processing
  • Strong proficiency in test ordering policy
  • Strong proficiency in specimen requirements related to test ordering
  • Strong proficiency in accuracy and production standards

Responsibilities

  • Client communications
  • Internal training
  • Problem solving related to special accounts and compliance
  • Microbiology processing
  • Frozen splits
  • Send outs
  • Cytology processing
  • Processing irreplaceable specimens (spinal fluid, bone marrow, etc.)
  • Special handling of specimens
  • Processing allergies, serial, and pediatric specimens

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
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