Cytotechnologist

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Vacation time

Fidelity/well-being programs

Annual incentive plans

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Cytotechnologist for a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. The position pays $32.63+ per hour with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

The role involves microscopic examination of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, CLIA-compliant documentation, LIS reporting, and HIPAA‑compliant handling of patient data. A Bachelor’s degree and licensure or registry eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab, physical, or biological science.
• Meet CLIA CFR 493.1483 requirements.
• Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist; registry within 1 year if not certified.
• Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (Thin Prep/SurePath) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically examine and diagnose gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, pre-malignant, and malignant disease processes.
• Perform all duties required by CLIA, including daily documentation of interpretations and hours spent screening.
• Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined.
• Enter and report results into the laboratory information system.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient test results per HIPAA.
• Comply with local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Participate in CMS-approved proficiency-testing program annually, as applicable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab, physical, or biological science

Job description

Job Description

Cytotechnologist - Indianapolis, IN, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $32.63+ per hour

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

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!

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Job Responsibilities:

• Microscopically examine and diagnose gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, pre-malignant, and malignant disease processes.
• Perform all duties as required by CLIA. These duties include, but are not limited to, the daily documenting of interpretations to include the total number of slides screened and the total number of hours spent screening.
• Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined.
• Enter and report results into the laboratory information system.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Comply with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Participate successfully in a CMS approved proficiency-testing program annually, as applicable.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab, physical, or biological science
• Meet CLIA requirements (CFR. 493. 1483)
• Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist (if not certified prior to employment, must pass ASCP registry within one year of start date).
• Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (Thin Prep and/or Surepath), preferred.

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