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Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/19/2026

Overview

Pre-Analytical Assistant I - Sacramento, CA - Monday-Friday 8:00pm-4:30am (Rotational Weekends)

 

Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. 

 

Pay Range: $18.35 - $20.05 / 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 matching contributions• 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!

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and result quality.  
  • Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; is able to resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.  
  • Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.  
  • Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.  
  • Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame. 
  • Reports to work on time, and follows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.  
  • Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.  
  • Performs 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. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:  

Previous experience in a production environment 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

N/A

Knowledge:  

Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory. 

Skills:  

Minimal data entry skills 

EDUCATION High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

 

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.

2025-83674

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

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