Specimen Technician - Hospital

Specimen Technician - Hospital - Chicago, IL - Monday-Friday 11:00AM-7:30PM (Rotational Saturdays 8:30AM-5:00PM)

*Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required

Pay Range: $16.20 - $23.33 / hour

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/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!

The Hospital Specimen Preparation Technician (HSPT) isresponsible for daily preparation of patient specimens from hospital clients. The HSPT must demonstrate a mastery of all functions of specimen preparation for submission to multiple Quest Diagnostics facilities, as well as Rapid Response Laboratories (RRL). The HSPT works with minimal direction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the HSPT is required. The majority of HSPTwork is on the day shift, but flexibility is required for weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime based on client requirements.

• Responsible for preparation of patient specimens for hospital clients and pick up by couriers.
• Responsible for positive daily client interactions representing Quest Diagnostics to the customer (face-to-face and/or telephone).
• Prepares and arranges all stat testing needs,researchespending results, alerts Hospital IT to communication failures, accepts and troubleshoots incoming calls to the Hospital Labfrom Quest Diagnostics facilities.
• Demonstrates excellent proficiency in test ordering policies, procedures, specimen requirements for test ordering, samplepreparation,Care360 and compliance/legal requirements.
• Troubleshoots and problem solves client issues related to area of responsibility.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with the Hospital Lab Manager, as well as the Quest Diagnostics sales team and other functions in the organization.
• Relaysclient concerns to Quest Diagnostics supervisor and sales. Participates in sales/operations review of account.
• Communicates information regarding problem-solving with specimens, test cancellations, testing requirements, billing requirements with various hospital staff, such as phlebotomy, outpatient draw centers, laboratory managers, department supervisors, Hospital IT Analysts, physicians,nurses, and pathologists.
• Developsunderstanding of the company processes, as well as the client expectations.
• Developsunderstanding of the compliance policies related to test ordering.
• Researchestest ordering information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimen received.
• Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned timeframe
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required WorkExperience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

• Medical background which includes medical terminology applicable to aclinical laboratory.
• Previous laboratory, customer service or hospital experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

N/A

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

The position requires demonstrated data entry skills to effectively utilize both the Quest Diagnostics system and the hospital client systems.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

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.

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