Quest Diagnostics · 22 hours ago
Lab Support Technician
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelQuest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services. They are seeking a Lab Support Technician to perform various technical and clerical functions under supervision, including order entry, processing, testing, and reporting of test results. The role requires compliance with safety and health regulations while contributing to a positive work environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Complies with all OSHA, health and safety requirements
Complies with all MACL policies and procedures to include HR & Corporate Compliance/Integrity as a condition of employment
Contributes to a positive work environment by functioning as a team member
Organizes, plans, and performs multiple tasks to accomplish corporate objectives
Cooperates in the completion of additional duties as assigned
Utilizes and maintains equipment and supplies to maximize efficiency and cost control
Shows a responsibility to the job and co-workers by exhibiting good attendance and punctuality
Provides internal and external customer assistance with a positive, service-oriented attitude, including proper telephone etiquette
Demonstrates flexibility as required to meet customer and organizational needs
Participates actively in continuing education to maintain and improve skills and knowledge
Maintains ethical standards such as confidentiality and professionalism
Prior to the initiation of job duties and the performance of new duties, each individual must complete training checklists and be evaluated for proper performance of duties (competency)
Demonstrates competency on all checklist tasks within six months
Adheres to collection and processing requirements to prevent the loss or compromise of specimens
Utilizes all tools (including computer functions) to ensure appropriate specimen requirements and knowledge of interferences
Performs accurate and complete labeling
Follows proper processing techniques (i.e., pour off, culture set up)
Prepares and stores specimens appropriately
Performs and completes all documentation to facilitate processing, tracking and problem-solving
Utilizes computer functions appropriately, including manual backup systems
Evaluate specimen integrity for testing ordered
Prioritizes workload appropriately
All Support Technicians perform technical work under the direct supervision of a qualified individual
Performs technical duties accurately as assigned
Performs general cleaning, daily maintenance, supplies and inventory of technical areas as assigned
Performs clerical functions: Reports, pending logs, charging, credit reports, patient charts, faxing, filing, and registration
Performs and documents non-testing preventative maintenance as trained, assigned and competency documented
Reports and documents testing and non-testing QC results as trained, assigned and competency documented
Performs additional technical tasks as assigned, i.e. processing send out tests, frozen section room duties, supply/reagent management
Demonstrates working knowledge of all computer systems within the department (s)
Ensures all daily and periodic maintenance and non-testing QC is performed, as assigned
Resolves department issues, as assigned, to include specimen processing, maintenance, QC, and patient testing, referring to supervisor when appropriate
Assists with training of new associates, as assigned
Loads all instrumentation as trained, assigned and competency documented
Cross-trains in other technical areas or departments, maintaining competency in all assigned tasks
Assists with inventory management, and performs QC of bedside devices for new lot/new shipments
All Support Technicians perform testing work under the direct supervision of a qualified individual
Performs and documents preventative maintenance as trained and assigned and competency documented
Performs waived testing & moderate complex testing as trained, assigned and competency documented
Performs and documents QC as trained, assigned and competency documented
Reports and documents patient and QC results of waived testing and moderately complex kit testing as trained, assigned and competency documented
Operates all instrumentation as trained and assigned and competency documented, to include performance of maintenance, QC and patient testing
Prepares and stains Hematology slides as trained, assigned and competency documented
Prepares and stains gram stain slides as trained, assigned and competency documented
Issues blood components for transfusion as trained, assigned and competency documented
Performs biannual testing for correlation or linearity studies of bedside devices
Performs other duties as assigned, trained and competency documented
Qualification
Required
Routinely lift 25 pounds, sitting, standing for long periods of time
Preferred
Prefer one year experience in a hospital or laboratory setting
Benefits
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 Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) 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!
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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