Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Location
Seattle, WA | United States
Job description
Specimen Technician I - Seattle, WA - Tuesday - Saturday - 1:00am - 9:30am
Do you have strong organization skills and attention to detail? Are you looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services to kick start your career? Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for specimen processors/ lab assistants to join our team!
Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.40 / hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- 15 PTO days first year
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- 401(k) with matchingcontributions
- Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Blueprint for Wellness
- Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Training provided!
- Able to perform all responsibilities of the Specimen Preparation Assistant
- Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the SPT I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing fittogether
- Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory ofservices
- Meets standards for production and accuracy within 6months
- Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimenreceived
- Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assignedtimeframe
- Meets or exceeds all performance expectations to include attendance, adherence to work schedule and demonstrates Quest values and behaviors through work performance and peer and teaminteraction
- Is open to learningadditional functions within Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the nextlevel
- Performs other duties asassigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required WorkExperience:
N/A
Preferred Work Experience:
- Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinicallaboratory
- Previous experience in a production environmentpreferred
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
- Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safetyhabits
- Able to sit or stand for longperiods
- Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a productionenvironment
Knowledge:
N/A
Skills:
- Communicates effectively with all levels ofstaff
- Maintains composure while working underpressure
- Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take when resolvingproblems
- Adheres to Quest Diagnostics core values, safety and compliance policies andprocedures
- Keeps work area neat andclean
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt tochange
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Job tags
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