Cytotechnologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and health/flex time

Education assistance

Job summary

A prominent healthcare diagnostics company based in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Cytotechnologist. This position offers flexible working hours from Monday to Friday, focusing on the microscopic examination and diagnosis of slides. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and preferably have liquid-based cytology training. The pay range is competitive, and employees enjoy robust benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory, physical, or biological science required.
• Liquid-based cytology training/certification preferred.
• Must meet state licensure requirements if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically examine and diagnose slides for disease.
• Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification.
• Comply with all local, federal regulations.

Skills

Liquid-based cytology training/certification

Microscopic examination

Documentation and compliance

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Position: Cytotechnologist – Marlborough, MA – Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While the posted hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, the role allows a flexible start time between 1:00 AM and 11:30 PM, with a required total of 8.5 hours per day.

Pay range: $45.85–$50.29 per hour. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications, as well as market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Benefits Information

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time 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 required by CLIA, including daily documentation of interpretations (total number of slides screened 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 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 laboratory, 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 (ThinPrep and/or SurePath), preferred.

About The Team

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