DLO Specimen Prep Technician I
Quest Diagnostics
Summary
Required Knowledge: Good computer skills; Customer service skills; Knowledge of medical terminology.
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
- Receives specimens into the laboratory using hospital LIS and other LIS systems (QLS, Quanum, IDAA, Beaker)
- Assists professional staff in routine technical tasks such as specimen processing and send outs
- Other duties include filing, temperature checks, centrifuge maintenance, stocking supplies, answering telephone calls, entering orders, storing specimens, etc.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge: Good computer skills; Customer service skills; Knowledge of medical terminology.
Required Experience: High School/GED. Previous laboratory experience preferred but not necessary.
Special Requirements
- Ability to maintain a professional, courteous and pleasant attitude in times of heavy workload and stress
- Teamwork with fellow employees is a must
- Keyboard skills are important
- Good customer service skills, professional appearance and attitude
- Able to work any day including weekend and holidays; able to flex hours and work overtime for other shifts as needed
- Show up for work, on time and prepared to perform all tasks and processes, each and every scheduled workday and to remain performing those duties throughout the entire assigned work schedule for that day
- Perform all tasks and processes assigned by your immediate supervisor including all tasks and processes you are fully qualified to perform and all tasks and processes assigned that you may be over-qualified to perform
- Perform the previous two job duties/functions as a collaborative member of your work team and with a personal disposition that is positive and supportive of your fellow team members
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Good computer skills
- Customer service skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Keyboard skills
- Ability to work any day including weekends and holidays
- Ability to flex hours and work overtime as needed
- Teamwork skills
- Professional, courteous and pleasant attitude under stress
- Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required
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.