Lab Technician Hiring Event

Category Laboratory Location Cleveland, Ohio Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site Cleveland HeartLab / Quest Diagnostics is Hiring. Have you considered a rewarding career working in a clinical laboratory? Join us to discuss opportunities available. Hiring all experience levels. Lab Operations Hiring Event Hiring Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Lab Scientistis to join our lab team in Cleveland. Hiring on Day and Evening Shift MLT/MLS Students encouraged to apply. Also hiring Lab Assistants and Lab Associates of all experience levels. Two Dates: Friday April 26, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST Saturday April 27, 2024 from 8:00am - 12:00pm EST Please apply to speak with a recruiter to confirm a time to interview. 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 matching contributions 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. Responsibilities Perform and report on assigned analytical tests under the direction of senior personnel in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met. May perform some moderate complexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight. Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain a turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients. Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates. Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test. Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures. Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same. Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation. Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition. Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate. Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements. Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management. Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable. Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed. Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. Qualifications Preferred Work Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred Physical and Mental Requirements: The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking and/or standing. May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. Knowledge: Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in clinical testing. Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures. Skills: Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients. Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients. Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems. Education Associates Degree (Required for MLT) Bachelor's Degree (Required for MLS) Certifications ASCP Certification or eligible for exam 4