Posted: 26-Jun-24
Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 2416659
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Only!
Are you a certified Cytotechnologist professional, looking for an exciting and challenging change? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a full-time Cytologist in Herndon, VA!
This will be a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment. LabCorp has a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation. LabCorp offers opportunities with advancement potential in an influential and expanding company. Be a part of something where you can make an impact on improving health and improving lives.
The work schedule for this position will be: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (ability for flexible start times between 5:00am-9:00am).
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Screen and evaluate any gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens sent to the laboratory for the determination of possible malignant or related abnormal conditions
- Screening of all liquid based cytology, both manual and imaged, as well as conventional slides
- Perform microscopic evaluation of cytological specimens following laboratory procedures and workload policies
- Ensure proper documentation of workload recording, including screening and non-screening activities as required by CLIA and laboratory guidelines
- Maintain absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results
- Meet slide screening requirements as per standard operating procedure
- Finalize testing results into the computer in an accurate and timely manner
- Provide backup for cytology processing and other tasks as needed
- Comply with all safety, infection control and HIPAA policies
Requirements:
- Bachelors of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or Related Life Science
- New grads welcome!
- Successful competition of an accredited Cytology program
- ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification is REQUIRED
- Prior experience working in Cytology is preferred
- ThinPrep certification is a plus
- Must pass slide screening requirements and annual CAP proficiency test
- Demonstrated understanding of Cyto preparation techniques
- Automated and non-automated testing experience is preferred
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)
- Ability to work independently or within a team
- Highly organized and strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.
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