Cytotechnologist

Quest Diagnostics; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO 15 days first year

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with matching

Variable compensation plan

ESPP

EAP

Blueprint for Wellness

Tuition Reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Training provided

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Maryland Heights, MO is seeking a Cytotechnologist to microscopically examine gynecologic and non‑gynecologic slides, diagnosing infectious, pre‑malignant, and malignant processes. Daily documentation and CLSI/CAP guidelines will apply.

Responsibilities include maintaining specimen integrity, reporting results to LIS, and upholding HIPAA privacy and regulatory compliance. A bachelor’s degree and ASCP licensure are required; $20,000 sign‑on bonus offered.

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.

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 daily documenting 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 in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Cytotechnologist | Maryland Heights, MO. Monday to Friday. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required – exemptions from vaccination requirement for medical and religious reasons will be considered if a conditional offer of employment is extended. SIGN-ON BONUS $20,000!

Benefits/Perks

• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.