Cytoprep Technician III

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 30.031 - 32.855; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

401(k) with company match

Zusammenfassung

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in West Hills, CA is seeking a Cytoprep Technician III for a Tue-Sat 2:00 AM to 10:30 AM shift. The role focuses on accessioning, processing Non-Gyn and Surepath specimens, staining, and preparing samples for CT/NG testing.

The position emphasizes data entry accuracy and strict adherence to safety and quality controls. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and current state licensure if applicable; 3 years of Anatomic Pathology experience is

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required).

Aufgaben

• Accessions and processes Non-Gyn specimens and/or Surepath specimens for microscopic evaluation.
• Assign accession numbers and perform Thin Prep and Surepath processing.
• Run stainers, change reagents, and coverslip.
• Prepare specimens for CT/NG testing.
• Maintain inventories and ensure supplies are ordered.
• Enter data accurately and follow safety policies and logs.
• Train new Cytoprep techs and label biohazard waste appropriately.
• Collaborate with departments and colleagues to resolve issues.

Kenntnisse

Data entry

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Cytoprep Technician III - West Hills, CA, Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Pay range: $21.80 - $23.85 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on 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 information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT 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!

Under general supervision, the position is proficient in all of the functions required of the Cytoprep preparatory Technician II. They are directly responsible for decision making, interacting, and reporting to the Cytology Prep Team Leader/Supervisor and/or Manager.

Responsibilities:

• All job accountabilities and duties required of the Cytoprep preparatory Technician II.
• Accessions and processes Non-Gyn specimens and/or Surepath specimens for microscopic evaluation.
• This includes assigning accession numbers, Thin Prep Processing, Surepath processing,
• running the stainers, changing reagents, and coverslipping.
• Prepares specimens for CT/NG testing.
• Must render a gross description of all Non-Gyn specimens.
• Responsible for assuring that all inventories are complete and appropriate supplies are ordered.
• Follows all local, Business Unit and corporate safety policies and assures compliance of the Cytology Prep Lab.
• Responsible for the completion of all quality control, safety, and preventative maintenance logs on a daily basis.
• Trains new CytoPrep techs in proper Cytopreparation techniques and accessioning procedures.
• Disposes and labels biohazard waste appropriately.
• General problem solving
• Will also identify TIQ's and problem specimens.
• Maintains specimen identification and integrity throughout all processes of the department.
• Must begin and complete all assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to collaborate with other departments, colleagues, and clients in problem-solving.
• Able to differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing and staining of specimens.
• Data entry skills.
• Must have great attention to details and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Work Experience:

• 3 years of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.
• Anatomic Pathology experience is desirable but not required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Handling of specimens and supplies.
• Large amounts of standing, sitting, bending, twisting, and reaching. Lifts and carries objects up to 30 lbs.
• Work in a chemical environment.
• Risk of exposure to infectious materials and the possibility of injury due to chemicals.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

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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.

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