Cytopreparatory Technician II

Cytopreparatory Technician II - Dearborn, MI, On-Call

Under general supervision,positionis proficient inall ofthe functions required of theCytopreparatoryTechnicianI. They are directly responsible for decision making, interacting and reporting to the Cytology Prep Team Leader/Supervisor and/or Manager.

Benefits information:

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

• All job accountabilities and duties required of theCytopreparatoryTechnician I.
• Accessions and processes Gyn specimens for microscopic evaluation. This includes assigning accession numbers, Thin Prep Processing, running thestainers, changing reagents, andcoverslipping.
• Responsible for assuring that all inventories are complete and appropriate supplies are ordered.
• Follows all local, business unit, and corporate safety policies and assures compliance of the Cytology Prep Lab.
• Responsible for the completion of all quality control, safety, and preventative maintenance logson a daily basis.
• Trains new Cyto Prep techs in properCytopreparationtechniques and accessioning procedures.
• Disposes and labels biohazard waste appropriately.
• Minimal Problem-solving.
• Maintains specimen identification and integrity throughout all processes of the department.
• Must begin and complete all assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to collaborate with other departments, colleagues, and clients in problem-solving.
• Able to differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing and staining of specimens.
• Data entry skills.
• Must have greatattention to details and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required WorkExperience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

• 2yearsof Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.
• Anatomic Pathology experience is desirable but not required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Handling of specimens and supplies.
• Large amounts of standing, sitting, bending, twisting, and reaching. Lifts and carries objects up to 30 lbs.
• Work in a chemical environment.
• Risk of exposure to infectious materials and the possibility of injury due to chemicals.

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

N/A