DLO Evening Microbiology Specimen Prep Tech I
Quest Diagnostics
Summary
Required Knowledge: Must have good computer skills. Demonstrate manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Report to work on time and prepared for each scheduled shift
- Perform all assigned duties and processes, including tasks for which you are fully qualified and those within your demonstrated capabilities
- Maintain a positive, professional, and supportive attitude throughout the workday
- Work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to a respectful, productive work environment
Responsibilities
- Data entry and answering phones
- Process specimens for laboratory analysis
- Plates specimens for microbiology testing
- May perform initial phases of testing
- Works alongside technologists assisting produce patient results
- Sorting incoming specimens, prioritizing and immediately processing STAT and other critical tests
- Must be able to work in two computer systems proficiently
Qualifications
Required Knowledge: Must have good computer skills. Demonstrate manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Required Experience: High School Diploma or higher, Lab experience is desired.
Special Requirements
- Must have the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
- Must be available for scheduled vacation and emergency coverage as needed
- Must be available to rotate weekend shifts
Physical and Mental Requirements
- 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
Requirements
- High School Diploma or higher
- Good computer skills
- Manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
- Available for scheduled vacation and emergency coverage
- Available to rotate weekend shifts
- Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
- Ability to work in a biohazard environment
- Able to sit or stand for long periods
- Handles multiple tasks simultaneously
- Lab experience is desired
Company overview
Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the United States. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services including routine blood tests, genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, and anatomic pathology. Quest serves approximately one-third of American adults and physicians annually through its network of approximately 2,250 patient service centers and extensive outreach operations. The company processes over 500,000 test requests daily, providing critical data that helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient care. Quest Diagnostics has been at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, developing advanced testing capabilities for cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders. The company plays a vital role in public health through its participation in disease surveillance and population health management initiatives.