Medical Laboratory Specialist

7 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Full time
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technician II to join our team.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Medical Laboratory Technician II to perform routine and non-routine lab tests, requiring some independent judgment and the use of various instrumentation. The successful candidate will work under the direction of senior laboratory personnel and be responsible for maintaining laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform routine and non-routine lab tests, requiring some independent judgment and the use of various instrumentation.
  • Work under the direction of senior laboratory personnel and be responsible for maintaining laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
  • Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
  • May perform some moderate/high complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight.
  • Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results, including STATS or critical results to clients.
  • Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable, opened dates.
  • Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function.
  • Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
  • Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
  • Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
  • Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
  • Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
  • Required to use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
  • Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
  • Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of three (3) years high complexity testing in clinical laboratory experience for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
  • Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.
  • Preferred Work Experience: Three (3) to six (6) years high complexity testing in clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements:

The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking and/or standing. May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing.
  • Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
  • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
  • Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
  • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education:

Associates Degree (Required)

Licenses/Certifications:

ASCP Certification

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.

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