Medical Laboratory Technician I

Responsibilities

• Perform routine lab tests under the direction of senior laboratory personnel in those specialties in which they are qualified.
• Report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ensure that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function.
• Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Inform supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
• Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment, engineering controls and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.

Qualifications

• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.
• One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
• Knowledge Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and 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 Associates Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF. United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree BS in Medical Technology or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology (Preferred).
• Licenses and Certifications ASCP Certification (Preferred).

About the Role

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.