What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Technician II position at Quest Diagnostics?
Job Description
Specimen Technician II - Marlborough, MA, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Pay range: $17.75 - $21.09 / 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:
Responsibilities
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Required Work Experience
Internal candidates must have a minimum of 9 months experience and be meeting all performance standards in the SPT I role
Preferred Work Experience
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Specimen Technician II - Marlborough, MA, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Pay range: $17.75 - $21.09 / 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 & 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!
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT I
- Meets/exceeds productivity and quality standards
- Solves more complex problems on a routine basis
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory
- Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
- Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and received
- Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned time frame
- Meets standards for production and accuracy within 3 months
- Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics, Inc. policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
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Required Work Experience
Internal candidates must have a minimum of 9 months experience and be meeting all performance standards in the SPT I role
Preferred Work Experience
- Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
- Previous experience in a production environment preferred
- Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
- Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
- Able to sit or stand for long periods
- Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment
- Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external staff
- Maintains composure while working under pressure
- Keeps work area neat and clean
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
- Demonstrates flexibility and is able to adapt to change
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $18 - $21