Cytotechnologist
Quest Diagnostics•Grand Rapids, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves the microscopic examination and diagnosis of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides to identify infectious, pre-malignant, and malignant disease processes. The Cytotechnologist must adhere to all CLIA requirements, maintain specimen integrity, and ensure patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. They will also be responsible for entering and reporting results into the laboratory information system and complying with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations. Participation in a CMS-approved proficiency-testing program is also required annually.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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, including daily documenting of interpretations, total number of slides screened, and total 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
