Cytopreparatory Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) pre-tax / Roth IRA with company

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Cytopreparatory Technician I for a Monday–Friday night shift (4:00 PM–12:30 AM). Pay starts at $17.75/hour with potential shift differentials of 10% on some second-shift hours and 15% on some third-shift hours.

Responsibilities include accessioning and processing Gyn specimens, maintaining lab safety standards, and ensuring specimen integrity. High school diploma required; state licensure if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Current state licensure, if applicable.
• 1 year of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.
• Anatomic Pathology experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• All job accountabilities and duties required of the Assistant Cytopreparatory Technician.
• Accessions and processes Gyn specimens for microscopic evaluation. This includes assigning accession numbers, and Thin Prep Processing.
• Follows all local, Business Unit, and corporate safety policies and assures compliance of the Cytology Prep Lab.
• Disposes and labels biohazard waste appropriately.
• Minimal Problem solving.
• 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 and colleagues for problem-solving.
• Must have great attention to details and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Current state licensure, if applicable

Job description

Cytopreparatory Technician I - Knoxville, TN, Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Pay range: $17.75+ per 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:

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 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!

Undergeneral supervision, the positionis proficient in all of the functions required of the AssistantCytopreparatoryTechnician. 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 AssistantCytopreparatoryTechnician.


• Accessions and processes Gyn specimens for microscopic evaluation. This includes assigning accession numbers, and Thin Prep Processing.


• Follows all local,BusinessUnit, and corporate safety policies and assures compliance of the Cytology Prep Lab.


• Disposes and labels biohazard waste appropriately.


• Minimal Problem solving.


• 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 and colleagues for problem-solving.


• Must have greatattention to details and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.


• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Work Experience:

• 1 year 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)

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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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