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Specimen Technician II

Quest Diagnostics

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#Data Entry#Medical Terminology#Healthcare#Specimen Processing#Clinical Laboratory#Production Environment#Quest Diagnostics#Biohazard#Alphanumeric Keystrokes
#Hospital-based
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$17 - $27 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location

Hackensack, New Jersey

Salary

$17 - $27 / HOUR

Quick overview

Responsible for complex specimen processing including A Station, Frozen, CPU, and Micro. Ensures adherence to test ordering policies and meets accuracy and production standards.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and the ability to perform 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour. Preferred candidates have a medical background and experience in a production environment.

high schoolInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationTime ManagementAdaptabilityMedical TerminologyData EntrySpecimen ProcessingBiohazard SafetyProduction StandardsTest Ordering Policy

Job description

Specimen Technician II - Hackensack, NJ, Monday to Friday, 3

  • 00
  • PM to 11:30 PM, with rotational weekends

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Specimen Technician II in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

Pay range

$17.20 - $25.31 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
  • Best-in-class well-being programs
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
  • healthyMINDS mental health program
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
  • FinFit financial coaching and services
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Matching gifts program
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • and so much more!

This position in 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. Additionally, must meet accuracy and production standards, and must meet all the job accountabilities and job requirements/environment indicated in the SPTI job description. This position is involved in more complex processing which could include but not limited to A Station, Frozen, CPU (incl. hospital), and Micro.

Quest 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Well-being Programs
  • Education Assistance
  • Supplemental Health Insurance
  • Mental Health Program
  • Annual Incentive Plans
  • Matching Gifts Program
  • Health/Flex Time
  • Annual Health Assessment Program
  • Financial Coaching And Services

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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care...

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IndustryMedical and Diagnostic Laboratories
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
HQSecaucus, NJ
Founded1967

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