Specimen Technician II

Job Title and Location

Specimen Technician II - Charlottesville, VA, On-Call

Specimen Processing is responsible for knowing all of the functions of the SPT I, plus additional functions. This individual will have completed the necessary training consistent with local business unit practices for Specimen Processing and shows proficiency in the following areas:
Test ordering policy, specimen requirements related to test ordering. The role involves more complex processing which could include but not limited to A Station, Frozen, CPU (incl. hospital), and Micro. Must meet accuracy and production standards and all job accountabilities and requirements indicated in the SPTI job description.

Pay range: $17.20+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours on second shift and 15% for some or all hours on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on factors including skills, training, experience, education, and certifications; market and organizational factors are also considered.

Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call Employees Are Eligible For

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

• Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT I
• Meets/exceeds productivity and quality standards
• Solves more complex problems on a routine basis
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory
• Identifies problems and, in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and received
• Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned time frame
• Meets standards for production and accuracy within 3 months
• Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics, Inc. policies and procedures, including safety and compliance
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Required

Work Experience:

Internal candidates must have a minimum of 9 months experience and be meeting all performance standards in the SPT I role

Preferred

Work Experience:

• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

• 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

N/A

• Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external staff
• Maintains composure while working under pressure
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and is able to adapt to change

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Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

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