Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Medical Laboratory Scientist I

30 Oct 2024
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 15201 Pittsburgh USA

Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Pittsburgh, PA (Night Shift) Monday-Friday 11:00pm - 7:30am (Rotational Weekends)

Department:Hematology

Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!

Pay Range: $23.34+ 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/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

15 PTO days first year

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with matchingcontributions

Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Blueprint for Wellness

Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours

Opportunities for career advancement

Training provided!Job Responsibilities:

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.

Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.

Review and release test results.

Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.

Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.Qualifications:Education:

BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493Work Experience:

1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.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.2024-74575Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/VetsQuest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.

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