Cytotechnologist — Diagnostics Specialist, Day Shift

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Cytotechnologist in Grand Rapids, MI, to perform microscopic examination and diagnosis of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides from infectious to malignant processes. You will document interpretations, maintain specimen integrity, and report results in the LIS.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in clinical lab science, CLIA compliance, ASCP cytotechnologist certification (or registry within one year), and applicable state licensure; Thin Prep / SurePath training

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. 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.

Education

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)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Cytotechnologist in Grand Rapids, MI, to perform microscopic examination and diagnosis of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides from infectious to malignant processes. You will document interpretations, maintain specimen integrity, and report results in the LIS.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in clinical lab science, CLIA compliance, ASCP cytotechnologist certification (or registry within one year), and applicable state licensure; Thin Prep / SurePath training