Cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologist

Job Description: Cytotechnologist - Chantilly, VA, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends

Pay range: $43.29+ per hour PLUS $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

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

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.

Responsibilities

1. Under general supervision, examine microscopically and interpret gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, reactive/reparative and abnormal cells. Refer appropriate cases for hierarchical review.
2. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results. Refer to supervisor/manager and document corrective action taken.
3. Fulfill the responsibilities as listed in CLIA (CFR 493.1485):

• Document interpretation results of each specimen examined or reviewed.
• For each 24-hour period, document the total number of slides examined or reviewed in the laboratory as well as the total number of slides examined or reviewed in any other laboratory or for any other employer.
• Document the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.

• Maintain and provide evidence of all required qualifications including ASCP, state licenses and liquid-based cytology certification, as applicable.
• Maintain familiarity with CLIA regulations, as applicable to cytology.
• Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined.
• Enter and/or report results into the laboratory information system, as applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to and document required quality control activities.
• Comply with all corporate, safety, quality control and quality assurance standards.
• Comply with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Participate successfully in required training and competency assessment.
• Participate successfully in a CMS approved proficiency testing program annually, as applicable.
• Acquire and document required number of continuing education hours annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned, (e.g., specimen processing, data entry) to include performing and documenting quality control rescreening, if qualified under CFR 493.1469 (Cytology General Supervisor Qualifications).

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Meet CLIA requirements (CFR.493.1483).
• Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
• Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist (if not certified prior to employment, must pass ASCP registry within one year of start date).

Required Work Experience:

• Meet CLIA requirements (CFR.493.1483).
• Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
• Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist (if not certified prior to employment, must pass ASCP registry within one year of start date).

Preferred Work Experience:

• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (ThinPrep and/or Surepath), preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity

About the Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.