Lab Assistant II

Lab Assistant II - Irving TX Tuesday to Saturday 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Pay range: $17.20 per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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 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
• healthyMINDS 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!

The Pre-Analytical Assistant II in the Tech Ops Department is responsible for knowingall ofthe functions of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I plus additional functions.

• All responsibilities of the Pre-AnalyticalAssistant Iand II; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimentypesvs test orders missing information improperly positioned bar code labels etc. with regard to load building aliquoting and test add processing.
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimens received with load building to correct departments.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it isunderstandable to others legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to ensure cross-functional support.
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures including safety and compliance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on translation tables computer systems and the directory of services.
• Andsortsrackspicksup and deliversspecimens to the laboratoryspecimen storageoperatescentrifugealiquots.

Preferred Work Experience:

One yearexperience in a laboratory environment or a production setting

Knowledge:

• Medical background required which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Must have familiarity with personal computers basic Windows-basedsoftware

Skills:

good typing skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)