Cytotechnologist

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tyrone Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Cytotechnologist for a Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule. You will microscopically examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, document interpretations, ensure specimen integrity, and report results while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical lab, compliance with CLIA and state licensure, and ASCP cytotechnologist certification or registry within one year.

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, registry within 1 year).
• Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (ThinPrep 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 of interpretations (slides screened, hours spent).
• 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 in CMS approved proficiency-testing program annually, as applicable.

Skills

Microscopy

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical lab science

ASCP cytotechnologist certification

Tools

ThinPrep

SurePath

Job description

Cytotechnologist - Grand Rapids, MI, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

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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