Lab Assistant II
Company: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Location: Evansville
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
Lab Assistant IISite: Ascension St. Vincent 3700 Washington Ave.
Evansville, IN Schedule: Full-time/Evenings/ Monday-Friday 2:00pm -
10:30pm (Rotational Weekends)Sign-on Bonus: $2,500Shift Diff:
10%Benefits/Perks:
Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT
employees who work 30+ hours15 PTO days first yearPaid
HolidaysAnnual Bonus Opportunity401(k) with
matchingcontributionsVariable compensation plan (AIP) bonusEmployee
Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Employee Assistance Program
(EAP)Blueprint for WellnessTuition Reimbursement for undergraduate
and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+
hoursOpportunities for career advancementTraining provided!*Proof
of COVID-19 vaccination will be requiredPerforms various routine
laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist
the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.
- Perform specimen receiving, labeling,handlingand
preparation.
- Assist with pre-analytical preparation of specimens
(e.g.,printing labels,uncap/cap specimen tubes,aliquot
specimens,prepare racks, worklists, enter/scanspecimensand load
automated instruments).
- Record digital temperature; notify licensed personnel if
temperature is out of range.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
- Assist in preparation of chemicals,reagentsand solutions.
- Clean, organize and maintain work area,glasswareand laboratory
equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets,
asneeded).
- Assist with monitoring the department pending and overdue
lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing
appropriate documentation.
- Perform other departmental tasks such asfiling,archivingand
retrieving slides/blocks, reports, requisitions/other paperwork and
answering the telephone.
- Dispose of biohazardous material.
- Enter data in laboratory information systems (LIS).
- Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
- Complete training and competency checklists as
appropriate.
- Comply with all health and safety policies,proceduresand
practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
- Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all
duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of
work performed by the position.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired WorkExperience:One (1) year full-time
experience in a technical or clinical laboratory
department.Preferred Work Experience:N/APhysical and Mental
Requirements:
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and
carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried
frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried
occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried
and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without
assistance.
- Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of
time.
- Frequent walking and/or standing.
- May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated
pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of
whichdemand significant manual dexterity.Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and
procedures.Skills:
- Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps
without confusion or errors on an on-going basis and retain the
information once learned.
- Must be detail-oriented,have the ability towork independently,
establish work priorities and to handle several tasks
simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
- Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal
courteously andeffectively with supervisors,co-workersand
clients.
- Ability to deal with client information in a
confidentialmanner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland Outlook) and
Laboratory Information Systems.EDUCATION High School Diploma or
Equivalent(Required)LICENSECERTIFICATIONSQuest 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.2024-59835
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Evansville , Lab Assistant II, Healthcare , Evansville, Indiana
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