Pre-Analytical Assistant III

Pre-Analytical Assistant III - Lenexa KS Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Pay range: $18.00 per 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:
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 III in the Tech Ops Department is responsible for knowingall ofthe functions of the Pre-Analytical Assistant II plus additional functions.

• Responsible for all duties of the Pre-Analytical Assistant III; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II tasks when required; able to recognize and solve more complex problems on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of all job duties and SOPs related to the Tech Ops department.
• Demonstrates knowledge and an understanding of what resources are available andis able tofill in for any function within the Tech Ops department as necessary.
• Identifies problems with specimentypesvs test orders missinginformation improperly positioned bar code labels with regard to all work processes within Tech Ops.
• With experience and trainingis able toperform basic trouble shooting and resolve problems with automated equipment operation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering which requires developing ability to research test ordering information on translation tables computer system and the directory of services.
• Understands complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimen(s) received.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others legible and within the assigned time frame.
• Meets quality and productivity standards within 3 months of completingtraining
• Validates and verifies test orders as needed.
• Trains employees in Tech Ops job functions and may provide on-going training.
• Performs result entry as required for TIQ/TNP resolution.
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures including Safety and Compliance.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
• The Pre-Analytical Assistant III is involved in more complex tasks and responsibilities including but not limited to:
  • Pending Review and Problem Resolution.
  • Automated sortation and aliquoting instrument operation.
• The Pre-Analytical Assistant III has mastered all duties of the Pre-AnalyticalAssistant II andis able to efficiently and effectively work in aself-directed fashion. The person in this position typically has additional responsibilities such as:
  • Possible customer communications
  • Internal training
  • Problem-solving related to special accounts and compliance-relatedissues
  • Pending review and resolution
  • Operation of automated equipment
  • Within 1 year of hire proficient in processing electronic orders.

Required WorkExperience:

Must have at least 3years experiencein a laboratory environment or a production setting.

Knowledge:

Medicalbackgroundpreferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Skills:

Minimal data entry skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)