Tech Specimen Processing III - Lenexa, KS req62170
Posted on: 15 Mar 2021
Lenexa, KS
Job Description
Job Description
Tech Specimen Processing III - Lenexa, KS - Monday to Friday
Basic Purpose:
The Specimen Preparation Technician III has mastered all duties of the Specimen Preparation Technician II. Work is highly self-directed, and role may include additional responsibilities such as client communications, internal training and problem solving related to special accounts and compliance. This individual will have completed the necessary training consistent with local business practices for Specimen Processing. Strong proficiency is required in test ordering policy and specimen requirements related to test ordering as well as accuracy and production standards. The SPT III will be more involved in complex processing including but not limited to: Microbiology processing, Frozen splits, Send outs, Cytology processing, irreplaceable specimens (spinal fluid, bone marrow, etc.); Special handling; allergies; serial; pediatric specimens.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates proficiency in responsibilities of the SPT II and understanding of all job duties and SOPs related to the Specimen Processing department
* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding available resources to fill in for any function within the Specimen Processing department as necessary
* Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how Specimen Processing impacts the testing laboratory
* Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services
* Understands complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimen received
* Completes all required documentation, legibly and within the assigned timeframe
* Meets standards for production and accuracy within 3 months
* Validates and verifies orders for other employees
* May assist in training employees in any Specimen Processing job function and may provide on-going training
* Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including Safety and Compliance
* Performs other duties as assigned
Supervision Exercised:
N/A
Education Preferred:
* HS diploma or equivalent
Work Experience:
* Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
* Previous experience in a production environment preferred
* Internal candidates must have a minimum of 9 months experience and be meeting all performance standards in the SPT II role
* PC skills in MS office applications
* Physical and Mental Requirements:
* Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
* Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
* Able to sit or stand for long periods
* Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment
Other:
* Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external staff
* Maintains composure while working under pressure
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that fosters a positive attitude at all times
* Demonstrates flexibility and is able to adapt to changes in work assignments
* Demonstrates strong leadership and ability to resolve complex Specimen Processing related questions/issues
Quest Diagnostics
Secaucus, NJ
Company Overview
Quest Diagnostics 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 management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 46,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives.
At a Glance
Quest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services
Generated 2018 revenues of approximately $7.53 billion
Publicly trades common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX). More in Investor Relations
Ranks as a component of the S&P 500
Touches the lives of 30 percent of American adults each year
Serves about half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S
Access to approximately 90% of U.S. insured lives
Engages workforce of about 46,000 employees dedicated to putting patients first every day
More than 6,600 patient access points, the most extensive network in the U.S.,
including phlebotomists in physician offices and more than 2,250 of our own
patient service centers
A medical and scientific staff of more than 600 M.D.s and Ph.D.s
Logistics capabilities, that include approximately 3,750 courier vehicles and 25 aircraft that collectively make tens of thousands of stops daily
Offers physicians a test menu that is industry leading in breadth and innovation. Our test menu ranges from routine biological tests to complex and specialized molecular and gene-based testing as well as anatomic pathology
Provides a broad range of solutions for employers, including workplace drug testing for employers and government agencies; the Blueprint for Wellness employee wellness service; and risk assessment services for the life insurance industry
Publishes original research in peer reviewed publications, at medical and scientific conferences, and as a public service. Quest Diagnostics Health Trends reports examine trends in diseases based on the company’s United States database. Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (DTI) reports examine trends in workplace drug testing, and have been considered a benchmark for U.S. workforce drug positivity trends since 1988
Recognition
Named to Fortune Magazine's 2019 World's Most Admired Companies list in the Health Care industry category of "Pharmacy and Other Services" for the third consecutive year
Among FORTUNE® Magazine's 2018 Fortune 500® companies
Ranked on the Forbes® 2018 Global 2000
Ranked on the “Barron’s 500” list of top-performing large companies for 2017
Named a member of the Dow Jones® Sustainability World and North America indexes since 2004 (DJSI World) and 2005 (DJSI North America). The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index represents the top 10% of the leading sustainability companies out of the biggest 2,500 companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index
Earned a place on the annual Newsweek Green Rankings, for the fourth consecutive year on the 2017 U.S. list
Consistently named one of the best places to work in U.S. business journal rankings, including Forbes® 2018 America's Best Large Employers
Achieved Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation from the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, recognizing our important actions to reduce the cancer risk of employees and their families
Received a rating of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, earning the distinction of being a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality"
Named a DiversityInc Noteworthy Company for the second consecutive year in 2018
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Read more about our Reputation Honors and Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
Products and Services
Diagnostics information services
Clinical trials
Healthcare IT
Wellness & risk management
Drug Screening
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Operations
Headquarters in the U.S.: 500 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Approximately 2,200 patient locations and dozens of clinical laboratories throughout the U.S.
In addition to the U.S., Quest Diagnostics operates clinical laboratories in laboratory facilities in Gurgaon, India; Heston, England; Mexico City, Mexico; and San Juan, Puerto Rico
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of EmployeesApproximately 45,000
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