Diagnostic Cytotechnologist – Gynecologic & Non-Gyn Slides

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness program

Vacation and time off

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC in Royal Oak, MI seeks a Cytotechnologist for a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on-site role. Responsibilities include microscopic examination of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides and adherence to CLIA, HIPAA, and CMS proficiency requirements.

Required: BS in clinical lab/biology, CLIA and ASCP eligibility, and state licensure where applicable; thin prep/surepath cytology training is preferred. Benefits and career advancement opportunities available.

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

CLIA CFR. 493.1483 requirements

ASCP Cytotechnologist requirements

State licensure requirements (where applicable)

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

Job description

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC in Royal Oak, MI seeks a Cytotechnologist for a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on-site role. Responsibilities include microscopic examination of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides and adherence to CLIA, HIPAA, and CMS proficiency requirements.

Required: BS in clinical lab/biology, CLIA and ASCP eligibility, and state licensure where applicable; thin prep/surepath cytology training is preferred. Benefits and career advancement opportunities available.