Category Laboratory Location Los Angeles, California Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

Cytotechnologist I - West Hills, CA - Monday to Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

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. 

Pay Range: $53.20 - $59.95 / 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, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programsAnnual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®healthyMINDS mental health programVacation and Health/Flex Time6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" offFinFit financial coaching and services401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of serviceEmployee stock purchase planLife and disability insurance, plus buy-up optionFlexible Spending AccountsAnnual incentive plansMatching gifts programEducation assistance through MyQuest for EducationCareer advancement opportunitiesand so much more!
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results. Refer to supervisor/manager and document corrective action taken. 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

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Preferred Work Experience:  

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Physical and Mental Requirements:  

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. 

Knowledge:  

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Skills:  

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EDUCATION


LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Current state licensure, if applicable(Required)
Liquid-based cytology training/certification (ThinPrep and/or Surepath)
Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist (if not certified prior to employment, must pass ASCP registry within one year of start date). (Required)
Meet CLIA requirements (CFR.493.1483). (Required)

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