Lab Assistant II
Company: Quest Diagnostics
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Lab II Asst - Hackensack, NJ - Monday-Friday*Proof of COVID-19
vaccination will be required, which must include the primary doses
and the booster dose if eligible - exemptions from vaccination
requirement for medical and religious reasons will be considered if
a conditional offer of employment is extended. Basic
Purpose:Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise
and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff
and to facilitate production. Duties and
Responsibilities:1.Sorting, and receiving specimens in the
department. 2.Performs routine instrument maintenance on some
equipment. 3.Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens,
printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen
storage and retrieval. 4.Preparing reagents and or media in the
department. 5.Preparing specimens at workstations for testing.
(including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample
cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide
preparation) 6.Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.7.Loading and
unloading Coulters and Olympus analyzers. 8.Loads, runs and unloads
some automated testing procedures. a. Instrumentation operated
includes Integra, Atlas, Centaur, Ax Sym, Immulite, Autocap,
Star-Sed9.Performs complex laboratory testing or components of
complex testing procedures with supervision. Examples include
running of genprobes, electrophoresis, sickles cell, urine Hcg, IFA
staining etc. 10.Resolves pending lists. 11.Finds missing samples.
12.Decontaminates work areas. 13.Performs weekly radioactive wipe
tests. 14.Maintains files for department records. 15.Changes gas
cylinders. 16.Follows all PPE requirements and all safety
regulations. 17.Uses the laboratory computer system as well as
operates PCs. 18.Disposes of biohazardous material. 19.Provides
input regarding training and checklists. 20.Assists with the
department quality improvement program. 21.Completes training and
competency checklists as appropriate.22.Special projects and other
duties as assigned by supervisor. This is not an exhaustive list of
all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description
of the work performed by this position. Supervision
Exercised:NoneQualifications:Education Preferred:---High school
diploma or equivalent.Work Experience:---One year in a technical or
laboratory departmentPhysical and Mental Requirements:---Ability to
routinely lift 20 lbs---Ability to walk throughout the
shift---Stand for long period of time and bend in tight spaces;
---Maintain composure under pressure; ---Adapts to change---Ability
to grasp information quickly.---Ability to work in a fast pace
environment. ---Ability to multi-task. ---Using effective verbal
communication. Other:1.Competent in addressing department pending
lists, finding missing specimens. 2.Worked as a lab assistant I
with no errors or very minor errors. 3.Exhibit a command of the lab
assistant I position. 4.Demonstrate the ability to follow a series
of steps without confusion or error on an on-going basis.5.Must
have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several
tasks for maximum workstation efficiency. 6.Must be able to retain
information once learned. 7.Must interact with other coworkers,
internal and external customers with courtesy and
respectreq97661
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics, Hackensack , Lab Assistant II, Healthcare , Hackensack, New Jersey
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