MLT - Medical Laboratory

Medical Laboratory Technician II - Tampa, FL
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Up to $10,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible external candidate.

Pay range: $23.18+ per hour. Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on the second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on the third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. 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
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, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees who work 30+ hours

Best‑in‑class well‑being programs

Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®

healthyMINDS mental health program

Vacation and health/flex time

6 holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off

FinFit financial coaching and services

401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Career advancement opportunities

and so much more!

Responsibilities

Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.

May perform some moderate/high 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 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

Required Work Experience - Minimum of three (3) years high‑complexity testing in a clinical laboratory for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.

Preferred Work Experience - Three (3) to six (6) years high‑complexity testing in a clinical laboratory.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Normal performance may require lifting and carrying objects: 1 → 10 lb lifted frequently; 11 → 25 lb occasionally; 36 → 50 lb seldom; over 50 lb not to be lifted without assistance.

Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods.

Frequent walking and/or standing.

May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses demanding 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, able to work independently, establish 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, Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF. U.S. educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. (Required)

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications - ASCP Certification (Preferred).

About the Team
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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