Job Details
Category: Laboratory Location: Edison, New Jersey Job function: Operations Job family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Day Employee type: Regular, Full-Time Work mode: On-site
Job Description
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist in Edison, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at JFK. Pay range: $33.00 - $54.45 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, and 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
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Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist
The Senior Medical Technologist is proficient in all principle duties of a Medical Technologist I and II. This Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for complex laboratory testing and has broad decision-making authority and independence. The Senior Med Tech is required to provide technical direction to staff regarding complex and non-routine testing and is a source of contact for inquiries from clients or sales representatives. The Senior is responsible for investigating and resolving analytical testing problems and recommending a course of action.
Responsibilities
• Demonstrates all characteristics of Med Tech I and II • Applies evidence-based criteria to correlate and interpret laboratory testing data • Performs clinical validation to optimize laboratory testing as directed • Assumes role of technical subject matter expert by demonstrating problem-solving and troubleshooting instrumentation and assays • Serve as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine, complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives • Assumes trainer and SME role in education, designs, and implements training material • Evaluates technical competencies of team and provides recommendations for continuing education • Proficient in understanding and interpreting trends and variables when implementing QC theory and policies • Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action, taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing • Expedites the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems and issues involving other laboratory departments • Review unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations • Competent in most areas within the department • Participates on special projects as assigned • Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor
Qualifications
Required:
• Minimum of five to seven years of clinical experience with two years in the present department • Preferred: HEW certified, eight years or more in the same department
Physical and Mental Requirements
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time • Knowledge: Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF International Education Research Foundation. United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. • Skills: Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills within department as well as with other functions within the company and third parties (i.e., clients) • Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously, including troubleshooting instruments and other problems and issues • Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals • Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
Education
• BS in Medical Technology preferred or BSBA in Chemistry or Biology or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.49716
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