Medical Laboratory Scientist I-Core
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its laboratory in Irving, Texas. The role involves performing high-complexity laboratory testing, handling and processing specimens, analyzing samples using approved procedures, reviewing and releasing test results, and maintaining records. The scientist follows laboratory policies and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines, and addresses or escalates problems that may affect test performance or result reporting. The stated schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM. The pay range begins at $29.50 per hour. The employee may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; additional details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.
Requirements
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.
- Meet one of the listed education or qualification pathways: a BS in Medical Technology (preferred); a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; an associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or prior qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
Nice To Haves
- BS in Medical Technology.
- One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing.
Responsibilities
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
- Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Review and release test results.
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
- Follow established laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- 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 annual performance bonus compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
