Cytopreparatory Technician II

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Health insurance

Vacation and Time off

Annual incentive plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Miramar, FL, seeks a Cytopreparatory Technician II to join a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The role offers a pay range starting at $17.75 per hour with potential annual bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

The technician performs accessioning, processing, staining, and quality control within the Cytology Prep Lab. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 2 years of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accessions and processes Gyn specimens for microscopic evaluation.
• Assigns accession numbers, performs Thin Prep processing, runs stainers.
• Maintains inventories and orders supplies for the Cytology Prep Lab.
• Follows safety policies and ensures lab compliance and quality control.
• Train new Cytoprep techs in techniques and accessioning procedures.
• Disposes biohazard waste and ensures specimen integrity throughout processes.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Cytology lab experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Anatomic Pathology experience (preferred)

Job description

Cytopreparatory Technician II - Miramar, FL, Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Pay range: $17.75+ per hour

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!

Under general supervision,positionis proficient inall ofthe functions required of theCytopreparatoryTechnicianI. 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 theCytopreparatoryTechnician I.
• Accessions and processes Gyn specimens for microscopic evaluation. This includes assigning accession numbers, Thin Prep Processing, running thestainers, changing reagents, andcoverslipping.
• 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 logson a daily basis.
• Trains new Cyto Prep techs in properCytopreparationtechniques and accessioning procedures.
• 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, colleagues, and clients in problem-solving.
• Able to differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing and staining of specimens.
• Data entry skills.
• Must have greatattention to details and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Preferred Work Experience:

• 2yearsof 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)
• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)

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.