Medical Laboratory Scientist I

$55,349 - $91,312/Yr

Quest Diagnostics - Denver, CO

posted about 2 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Denver, CO
5,001-10,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I position at Quest Diagnostics involves performing laboratory tests and analyses to provide diagnostic information. This role is essential in ensuring accurate test results and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and is part of a team that utilizes state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
  • Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
  • Review and release test results.
  • Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
  • Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable levels of performance.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Requirements

  • BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.
  • 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
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