Cytopreparatory Technician Ii - Marlborough, United States - Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Verified Company

Marlborough, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:
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.

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 Problemsolving.
Maintains specimen identification and integrity throughout all processes of the department.
Must begin and complete all assignments with mínimal supervision.
Must be able to collaborate with other departments, colleagues, and clients in problemsolving.
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.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

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

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Finger dexterity and handeye 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.

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

N/A

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Current state licensure, if applicable(required)

EEO:
Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.