Specimen Technician I

Quest Diagnostics • Pompano Beach, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team! This is an opportunity to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services and kick start your career. The pay range is $17.75+ per hour, with potential for shift differentials. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• No experience required

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED