Cytology Prep Assistant

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona • Yakima, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

Two shift options:
Day Shift 6:00am - 2:30pm
Night Shift 8:00pm - 4:30am

POSITION SUMMARY
Receives Cytology samples and performs processing for high complexity analysis as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision. Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Personnel report to department supervisor. CPP I is proficient in all Primary Tasks and Secondary Standardized Tasks and knowledgeable in Quality, Secondary Non Standardized, Maintenance tasks and Specialty Tasks specific to job area, i.e., Either Order Entry or Gyn Prep. CPP II is proficient in all Primary Tasks and Secondary Standardized Tasks and knowledgeable in Quality, Secondary Non Standardized, Maintenance tasks and Specialty Tasks specific to job areas Order Entry and Gyn Prep.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.
• Good reading, writing and math abilities are required.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
• Able to perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions in stressful environment, multi-task, problem solve and memorization.
• Able to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
• Good organizational skills are also required.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or Cytology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives Cytology samples and performs processing for high complexity analysis as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision.
• Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED