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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Lab Assistant - Pre-Analytical Assistant 1

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeMiramar, FL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Previous experience in a production environment is preferred.
  • Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory, is preferred.
  • Minimal data-entry skills are required.
  • Ability to learn assigned Pre-Analytical Assistant I duties and understand how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and affect technical departments and result quality.
  • Ability to identify and resolve or forward problems involving specimen types, missing information, sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage.
  • Ability to develop an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering and research test-order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
  • Ability to complete written documentation that is understandable, legible, and submitted within the assigned time frame.
  • Ability to meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.
  • Ability to report to work on time, follow attendance guidelines, and support the department during coworker absences.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.
  • Sort, rack, centrifuge, deliver, and store specimens, and identify issues that require resolution or escalation.
  • Research test-order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
  • Complete required written documentation within assigned time frames.
  • Learn additional functions within Technical Operations and Specimen Processing to progress to the next level.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a production environment.
  • Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

About the Company

Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Quest Diagnostics provides clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services. It processes patient samples across a network of laboratories to run a broad menu of 3,000+ tests, including cancer diagnostics and anatomical pathology, and delivers interpretive reports through its medical staff. Tests are performed at its patient service centers, esoteric and rapid-response labs, and outpatient facilities, with results shared with clinicians via connected data systems. What sets Quest Diagnostics apart is its scale and scope: the world’s largest clinical lab network, the broadest test menu, a large team of MDs and PhDs for interpretation, and leadership in cancer diagnostics and pre-employment drug testing, plus extensive clinical trials testing. Its goal is to empower healthcare providers and patients with actionable diagnostic insights to identify, treat, and manage disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve health outcomes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Secaucus, NJ
Founded
1967

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