What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Analytical Assistant II position at Quest Diagnostics?
Overview
Pre-Analytical Assistant II - Houston, TX - Tuesday to Saturday 12:00am-08:30am
The Pre-Analytical Assistant II in the Tech Ops Department is responsible for knowing all of the functions of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, plus additional functions.
Pay Range: $17.20 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 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
- All responsibilities of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
- Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
- Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders, missing information, improperly positioned bar code labels, etc. with regard to load building, aliquoting, and test add processing.
- Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimens received with load building to correct departments.
- Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
- Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
- Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to ensure cross-functional support.
- Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
- And sorts, racks, picks up and delivers specimens to the laboratory, specimen storage, operates centrifuge, aliquots.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
N/A
Preferred Work Experience:
One year experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting
Physical and Mental Requirements:
N/A
Knowledge:
- Medical background required which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
- Must have familiarity with personal computers, basic Windows-based software
Skills:
good typing skills
EDUCATION High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
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2024-76716
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets
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