Medical Testing Associate I

Quest Diagnostics•Albuquerque, NM

7d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

This position receives, processes, and distributes specimens to the appropriate testing location. Prepares reagents, label tubes and specimen containers for testing. Loads and unloads patient samples onto specified instruments. Assists medical technologists with multiple routine and specialty assays utilizing established procedures. Perform waived and moderate complexity testing under supervision. Performs customer service duties.

Requirements

Minimum one-year experience in a health care facility.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Must be able to hear, see and respond adequately.
Must wear personal protective equipment to include lab coat, gloves and face shield.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory Assistant experience is preferred.
Medical Assistant Program (Preferred)
Knowledge of Medical terminology highly desirable.
Computer data entry skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Receives blood specimens sent to laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing. Discards specimens after testing or stores for future reference according to policy. Maintains integrity of specimen from collection to testing area or reference laboratory.
Test specimens of patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric according to CLIA guidelines, under the direction of a general supervisor. MTA I performs waived complexity testing and limited moderate complexity testing.
Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Receives requested stock items and distributes them to the appropriate place within the laboratory.
Performs quality control and instrument check procedures, quality assurance, and maintains related records.
Assists in the care and maintenance of lab work area, furnishings and equipment.
Prepares solutions and reagents used in lab tests. Maintains adequate level of supplies in the work area. Assists with monthly inventory.
Participates in safety training, follows laboratory guidelines including hazardous materials and waste handling, life safety, medical equipment safety, accident reporting and security.
Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position

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 insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities