Pre-Analytical Assistant II

Category Specimen Processing Location Clifton, New Jersey Job function Operations Job family Specimen Processors

Shift Evening Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

Pre-Analytical Assistant II - Clifton, NJ - Monday to Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

The Pre-Analytical Assistant II in the Tech Ops Department is responsible for knowing all of the functions of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, plus additional functions.

Pay Range: $19.10+ per 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/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

• 15 PTO days first year

• Paid Holidays

• Annual Bonus Opportunity

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Blueprint for Wellness

• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Training provided!

• All responsibilities of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I.

• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.

• Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders, missing information, improperly positioned bar code labels, etc. with regard to load building, aliquoting, and test add processing.

• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimens received with load building to correct departments.

• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.

• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.

• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to ensure cross-functional support.

• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.

• And sorts, racks, picks up and delivers specimens to the laboratory, specimen storage, operates centrifuge, aliquots.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

One year experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting

Physical and Mental Requirements:

N/A

Knowledge:

• Medical background required which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

• Must have familiarity with personal computers, basic Windows-based software

Skills:

good typing skills

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

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