Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Olean, NY
Department: General Lab
Schedule: Night, 4 X 10 hour shifts, rotational weekends (every other)
$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available! (External applicants only)
Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!
Pay Range: $23.34 - $38.51 / 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:
Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.Maintain records that demonstrate 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 as described in their respective guidelines.Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
Minimum one (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology
Preferred Work Experience:
One (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
Knowledge:
Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required. Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.Skills:
Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and clients. Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients. Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree(Required)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification
* New York licensing required
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