Cytotechnologist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jan 03, 2025
Cytotechnologist I - West Hills, CA - Monday-Friday $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available for eligible external candidates Pay Range: $54.65 - $61.55 / hr 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/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! 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. Job 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. 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. 2023-49995 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets