Lab Support Technician

at Quest Diagnostics Inc in Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Lab Support Technician - Wood Dale, IL

Night Shift
Tuesday - Saturday - 12:00AM-8:30AM

15% Shift Differential

**Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required - exemptions from vaccination requirement for medical and religious reasons will be considered if a conditional offer of employment is extended.

The Support Technician performs various technical and clerical functions, under the supervision of the supervisor or designee. Duties may include: order entry, processing, testing, (including Point of Care patient testing) and reporting of waived and moderately complex kit test results as allowed by organizational and CLIA guidelines. The standard of ethical and professional performance must be consistent with established medical laboratory practice.

Pay Range: $16.20 - $23.33 / 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 matchingcontributions
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!

General
Complies with all OSHA, health and safety requirements.
Complies with all MACL policies and procedures to include HR & Corporate Compliance/Integrity as a condition of employment.
Contributes to a positive work environment by functioning as a team member.
Organizes, plans, and performs multiple tasks to accomplish corporate objectives.
Cooperates in the completion of additional duties as assigned.
Utilizes and maintains equipment and supplies to maximize efficiency and cost control.
Shows a responsibility to the job and co-workers by exhibiting good attendance and punctuality.
Provides internal and external customer assistance with a positive, service-oriented attitude, including proper telephone etiquette.
Demonstrates flexibility as required to meet customer and organizational needs.
Participates actively in continuing education to maintain and improve skills and knowledge.
Maintains ethical standards such as confidentiality and professionalism.
Prior to the initiation of job duties and the performance of new duties, each individual must complete training checklists and be evaluated for proper performance of duties (competency).
Demonstrates competency on all checklist tasks within six months.
Processing
Adheres to collection and processing requirements to prevent the loss or compromise of specimens.
Utilizes all tools (including computer functions) to ensure appropriate specimen requirements and knowledge of interferences.
Performs accurate and complete labeling.
Follows proper processing techniques (i.e., pour off, culture set up).
Prepares and stores specimens appropriately.
Performs and completes all documentation to facilitate processing, tracking and problem-solving.
Utilizes computer functions appropriately, including manual backup systems.
Evaluate specimen integrity for testing ordered.
Prioritizes workload appropriately.
Technical
All Support Technicians perform technical work under the direct supervision of a qualified individual.
Performs technical duties accurately as assigned.
Performs general cleaning, daily maintenance, supplies and inventory of technical areas as assigned.
Performs clerical functions:
Reports, pending logs, charging, credit reports, patient charts, faxing, filing, and registration.
D. Performs and documents non-testing preventative maintenance as trained, assigned and competency documented.
Reports and documents testing and non-testing QC results as trained, assigned and competency... For full info follow application link.

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.