Cytotechnologist jobs in Sacramento, CA

Overview

Cytotechnologist I - Sacramento, CA - Monday to Friday

$10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance available

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.

Pay Range: $49.39-53.97 / hour

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!

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. 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. 

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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.