Cytotechnologist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance through Quest

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Sacramento, CA is hiring a Cytotechnologist I to examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, ensuring accuracy and compliance with CLIA/CAP standards. The role requires current state licensure and ASCP cytotechnologist certification or pathway to it.

The position offers pay between $52.65 and $59.35 per hour with potential annual bonus based on performance. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans, with 1st day eligibility for FT

Qualifications

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
• ASCP cytotechnologist registry within one year (Required)
• CLIA requirements (CFR 493.1483) (Required)
• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (ThinPrep and/or SurePath) (Preferred)
• Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist (if not certified prior to employment) (Required)

Responsibilities

• Examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, reactive/reparative and abnormal cells.
• Document interpretation results for each specimen examined or reviewed.
• Document total slides examined per 24-hour period and total hours spent examining slides.
• Enter and report results into the laboratory information system.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient test results per HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to required quality control activities and comply with standards.
• Comply with CLIA, CAP, and local regulations.
• Participate in training and competency assessment and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned, e.g., data entry or documentation.

Skills

Cytology interpretation

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

State licensure

ASCP Cytotechnologist certification

Liquid-based cytology training (ThinPrep/SurePath)

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Cytotechnologist I - Sacramento, CA, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $52.65 - $59.35 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

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

Under general supervision, examine microscopically and interpret gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, reactive/reparative and abnormal cells. Refer appropriate cases for hierarchical review.

Responsibilities:

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results. Refer to supervisor/manager and document corrective action taken.
• Fulfill the responsibilities as listed in CLIA (CFR 493.1485):
• >Document interpretation results of each specimen examined or reviewed.
• >For each 24-hour period, document the total number of slides examined or reviewed in the laboratory as well as the total number of slides examined or reviewed in any other laboratory or for any other employer.
• >Document the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.
• Maintain and provide evidence of all required qualifications including ASCP, state licenses and liquid-based cytology certification, as applicable.
• Maintain familiarity with CLIA regulations, as applicable to cytology.
• Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined.
• Enter and/or report results into the laboratory information system, as applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to and document required quality control activities.
• Comply with all corporate, safety, quality control and quality assurance standards.
• Comply with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Participate successfully in required training and competency assessment.
• Participate successfully in a CMS approved proficiency-testing program annually, as applicable.
• Acquire and document required number of continuing education hours annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned, (e.g., specimen processing, data entry) to include performing and documenting quality control rescreening, if qualified under CFR 493.1469

Qualifications:

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Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (ThinPrep and/or Surepath) (Preferred)
• Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist (if not certified prior to employment, must pass ASCP registry within one year of start date). (Required)
• Meet CLIA requirements (CFR.493.1483). (Required)

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

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