Specimen Technician II

About the role

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician II in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT I
• Mets/exceeds productivity and quality standards
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and received
• Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned time frame
• Mets standards for production and accuracy within 3 months
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics, Inc. policies and procedures, including safety and compliance
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 9 months experience in Specimen Processing role and meeting all performance standards in the SPT I role
• PREFERRED: Medical background with medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory and previous experience in a production environment

Skills

• Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external staff
• Maintains composure while working under pressure
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment

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®