Specimen Technician I

Category Laboratory Location Norristown, Pennsylvania Job function Operations Job family Laboratory OperationsShift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-siteCytotechnologist - Norristown, PA (Monday to Friday)Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Cytotechnologist in Norristown, PA* Offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus*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!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 * Provide rapid onsite adequacy evaluation at image guided procedures (includes fine needle aspiration and core biopsy procedures). * Triages specimens from image guided procedures for ancillary tests.Qualifications: * 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.2024-60167