Cytotechnologist

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 63,162 - 69,279; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, health, dental & vision for FT employees

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Cytotechnologist in Marlborough, MA, with flexible hours between 1:00 AM and 11:30 PM. This role involves examining and diagnosing slides for diseases, maintaining patient confidentiality, and complying with regulations.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and meet all certification and licensure requirements. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $45.85 to $50.29 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical lab, physical, or biological science.
• Must meet CLIA requirements.
• ASCP certification for Cytotechnologist required within one year if not certified prior.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically examine slides for disease processes.
• Document interpretations, including slides screened and hours spent.
• Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification.
• Enter and report results in laboratory information system.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient test results.
• Comply with local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

Skills

Microscopic examination

Documentation of interpretations

Patient confidentiality

Compliance with regulations

Education

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

CLIA requirements

ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist

Liquid-based cytology training/certification

Job description

Cytotechnologist - Marlborough, MA, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

While the hours are posted as 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM this position will have a flexible start time from 1:00 AM to 11:30 PM (8.5 hours between these parameters)

Pay range: $45.85 - $50.29 / 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:

• 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!

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, including 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.

Qualifications:

• 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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