Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ability to learn job duties and understand how functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together.
• Identifies and resolves issues with specimen types, missing information, sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens.
• Develops understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering and researches test order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Maintains quality and production standards within 6 months of training.
• Completes required written documentation in a clear, legible, and timely manner.
• Reports to work on time and follows attendance guidelines; supports the department in case of coworker absences.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to facilitate progression to the next level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Preferred Work Experience: Previous experience in a production environment.

Knowledge: Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Skills

• Minimal data entry skills.

Benefits

Includes Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours, Best-in-class well-being programs, Annual, no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness® mental health program, Vacation and Health/Flex Time, 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off, FinFit financial coaching and services, 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service, Employee stock purchase plan, Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option, Flexible Spending Accounts, Annual incentive plans, Matching gifts program, Education assistance through MyQuest for Education, Career advancement opportunities, and so much more!

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.