Pre-Analytical II Asst - West Hills, CA req64181
Posted on: 14 Apr 2021
Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
Job Description
Pre-Analytical II Asst - West Hills, CA
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pre-Analytical Assistant II in the Tech Ops Department is responsible for knowing all of the functions of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, plus additional functions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.All responsibilities of the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and II; meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards for Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
2.Solves more complex problems on a routine basis.
3.Demonstrates a basic understanding of how Specimen Processing and Tech Ops impact testing departments and result quality.
4.Identifies problems with specimen types vs test orders, missing information, improperly positioned bar code labels, etc. with regard to load building, aliquoting, and test add processing.
5.Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimens received with load building to correct departments.
6.Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
7.Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
8.Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to ensure cross functional support.
9.Reports to work on time, and follows attendance guidelines; supports the departments performance in the event of coworker absences.
10.Adheres to all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.
11.Performs all other duties as assigned.
12.Demonstrates an understanding of 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
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1.Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment.
2.Communicates effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and written.
3.Maintains composure while working under pressure.
4.Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take in resolving problems.
5.Adheres to Quest Diagnostics Core Values, safety, compliance and work process policies and procedures.
6.Works in a biohazard environment, in compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
7.Keeps work area neat and clean; complies with 5S workplace standards.
8.Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods; able to lift up to 50 lbs.; maneuver large carts and/or racks with specimens.
9.Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive working environment.
10.Demonstrates work assignment flexibility and is able to adapt to change.
11. Must have some flexibility with regard to work schedule.
12.Minimal data entry skills
13.Good organizational skills
14.Understanding of specimen types related to test(s) ordered
15.Clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling and delivery
16.Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis
17.Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change and pursuit of continuous improvement
18.Commitment to fulfilling internal and external customer requirements in the course of carrying our routine position responsibilities
19.Willingness to actively contribute to a team based working environment
20.Ability and willingness to support the goals of the department with regard to staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on call and overtime
21.Tasks and responsibilities be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner
22. Performance task proficiency includes but is not limited to the following manual functions:
- sorting
- racking
- pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory
- specimen storage [this position might also be trained to run the sorters in archive mode]
- centrifugation
- aliquoting
This individual will have completed the necessary training consistent with local business unit practices for the Tech Ops Department. Prior to promotion to this level, the Pre-Analytical Assistant II must show a strong proficiency in all areas noted above.
The Pre-Analytical Assistant II is involved in more complex processing including but not limited to:
- Load Building for all departments
- Add Test processing
- Work flow management into and within Tech Ops department and delivery to Technical departments
- Specific functions will require additional data entry skills and good written/verbal communication skills
Education:
1.High School or equivalent
2.Prefer at least 1 years experience in a laboratory environment or a production setting.
3.Medical background required which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
4.Must have familiarity with personal computers, basic Windows-based software and good typing skills.
5.Prefer familiarity with mainframe computer operating system.
[All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.]
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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