Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Part Time- Hematology

Quest Diagnostics • Irving, TX

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About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for its hematology laboratory in Irving, Texas. The role is scheduled for Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and Monday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Pay starts at $29.50 per hour, and the employee may be eligible for shift differentials for some or all second- or third-shift hours. Candidates may also be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors.

The position performs laboratory testing and related specimen and result handling. The scientist follows laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory and safety guidelines, analyzes specimens using approved methods, reviews and releases results, maintains records, and addresses or escalates problems that could affect test performance or reporting.

Benefits vary according to whether the position is part-time or full-time. Part-time employees scheduled for at least 20 hours per week may be eligible for vacation and health/flex time and six holidays plus one MyDay off. Other listed programs include a company-matched 401(k), annual incentive plans, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance, and an annual no-cost health assessment program.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology preferred; alternatively, 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.
• One year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science 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 records of patient test results.
• 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 reporting; correct problems or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Benefits

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time for part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Six holidays plus one MyDay off for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
• Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
• Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree