Cytotechnologist - Flexible Hours + $10K Sign-On

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Cytotechnologist to examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides and provide diagnoses. The position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a flexible start time between 1 AM and 11:30 PM to cover 8.5 hours.

You will document interpretations, ensure specimen integrity, enter results into the LIS, and maintain HIPAA confidentiality while complying with CLIA, CAP, and CMS proficiency testing.

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 of 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.
• 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

ASCP Cytotechnologist certification or eligibility

State licensure requirements (if applicable)

CLIA CFR. 493.1483 compliance

Liquid-based cytology training/certification (Thin Prep and/or SurePath)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Cytotechnologist to examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides and provide diagnoses. The position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a flexible start time between 1 AM and 11:30 PM to cover 8.5 hours.

You will document interpretations, ensure specimen integrity, enter results into the LIS, and maintain HIPAA confidentiality while complying with CLIA, CAP, and CMS proficiency testing.