Medical Laboratory Scientist I - AFB Microbiology

Job Details

Category: Laboratory Location: Lewisville, Texas Job function: Operations Job family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Day Employee type: Regular Full-Time Work mode: On-site

Job Description Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Lewisville TX Tuesday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Department - Clinical Laboratory - AFB Microbiology

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: $29.50 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 HealthFlex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401k 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

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results. 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 laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratorys 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 493

Work Experience:

• 1 year Clinical experience high complexity testing in Microbiology.

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