Cytotechnologist - Maryland Heights, United States - Quest Diagnostics

Description

Overview

Cytotechnologist | 11636 Administration Dr., Maryland Heights, MO

Monday to Friday: Day Shift

$20.000 SIGN-ON BONUS

**Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required - exemptions from vaccination requirement for medical and religious reasons will be considered if a conditional offer of employment is extended.

Performs microscopic examination of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for abnormal cellular changes. Responsible for referring appropriate cases for hierarchical review. Performs all duties in accordance with state and federal regulations. Maintains appropriate workload and quality assurance records.

Benefits/Perks:

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
15 PTO days first year
Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with matching contributions
Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Blueprint for Wellness
Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Opportunities for career advancement
Training provided

Responsibilities

Job 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. These duties include, but are not limited to, the daily documenting of interpretations to include the total number of slides screened and the total number of 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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in clinical lab, physical, or biological science.
• Meet CLIA requirements (CFR
• 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.
• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (Thin Prep and/or Surepath), preferred.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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.