Evening Shift Cytology Prep Technician I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) pre-tax / Roth IRA with company

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Cytopreparatory Technician I for a Monday–Friday night shift (4:00 PM–12:30 AM). Pay starts at $17.75/hour with potential shift differentials of 10% on some second-shift hours and 15% on some third-shift hours.

Responsibilities include accessioning and processing Gyn specimens, maintaining lab safety standards, and ensuring specimen integrity. High school diploma required; state licensure if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Current state licensure, if applicable.
• 1 year of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.
• Anatomic Pathology experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• All job accountabilities and duties required of the Assistant Cytopreparatory Technician.
• Accessions and processes Gyn specimens for microscopic evaluation. This includes assigning accession numbers, and Thin Prep Processing.
• Follows all local, Business Unit, and corporate safety policies and assures compliance of the Cytology Prep Lab.
• Disposes and labels biohazard waste appropriately.
• Minimal Problem solving.
• Maintains specimen identification and integrity throughout all processes of the department.
• Must begin and complete all assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to collaborate with other departments and colleagues for problem-solving.
• Must have great attention to details and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Current state licensure, if applicable

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Cytopreparatory Technician I for a Monday–Friday night shift (4:00 PM–12:30 AM). Pay starts at $17.75/hour with potential shift differentials of 10% on some second-shift hours and 15% on some third-shift hours.

Responsibilities include accessioning and processing Gyn specimens, maintaining lab safety standards, and ensuring specimen integrity. High school diploma required; state licensure if applicable.