Specimen Technician I Part-Time

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated • Lafayette, LA

84d • $17

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/lab assistants to join our team! This position is for a Specimen Technician I (Part-Time) in Lafayette, LA, with a shift on Saturday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The role requires strong organization skills and attention to detail, and it offers an opportunity to kick start your career with a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Previous experience in a production or medical environment preferred
• Must have flexibility, majority of work on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime may be required

Responsibilities

• Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting
• Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received

Benefits

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees