Cytopreparatory Technician II

Quest Diagnostics•Dearborn, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cytopreparatory Technician II - Dearborn, MI, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; weekends as needed Under general supervision, position is proficient in all of the functions required of the Cytopreparatory Technician I. They are directly responsible for decision making, interacting and reporting to the Cytology Prep Team Leader/Supervisor and/or Manager. 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 Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Requirements

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Finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Handling of specimens and supplies.
Large amounts of standing, sitting, bending, twisting, and reaching.
Lifts and carries objects up to 30 lbs.
Work in a chemical environment.
Risk of exposure to infectious materials and the possibility of injury due to chemicals.
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Nice To Haves

2 years of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.
Anatomic Pathology experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

All job accountabilities and duties required of the Cytopreparatory Technician I.
Accessions and processes Gyn specimens for microscopic evaluation. This includes assigning accession numbers, Thin Prep Processing, running the stainers, changing reagents, and coverslipping.
Responsible for assuring that all inventories are complete and appropriate supplies are ordered.
Follows all local, business unit, and corporate safety policies and assures compliance of the Cytology Prep Lab.
Responsible for the completion of all quality control, safety, and preventative maintenance logs on a daily basis.
Trains new Cyto Prep techs in proper Cytopreparation techniques and accessioning procedures.
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, colleagues, and clients in problem-solving.
Able to differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing and staining of specimens.
Data entry skills.
Must have great attention to details and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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