Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Auto-Chemistry
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its Clinical Laboratory Auto Chemistry department in Lewisville, Texas. The role is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The scientist performs high-complexity auto-chemistry testing, handles and processes specimens, analyzes samples using approved procedures, reviews and releases test results, and maintains the required records. The role follows laboratory procedures and applicable CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines, and addresses or reports issues that could affect test performance or result reporting. The pay range starts at $29.50 per hour. Employees 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. Annual performance bonus compensation may also be available. Salary offers take into account relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and organizational factors.
Requirements
- One year of clinical experience performing high-complexity testing in Auto-Chemistry.
- One of the following educational or qualification backgrounds: BS in Medical Technology preferred; 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
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.
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 could adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost health assessment program.
- Blueprint for Wellness® 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
