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

Cytotechnologist - Schaumburg, IL - Monday to Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Pay Range: $33.55 - $55.36 / hour

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for external candidates only 

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 yearPaid HolidaysAnnual Bonus Opportunity  401(k) with matching contributionsVariable compensation plan (AIP) bonusEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Blueprint for WellnessTuition 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 regulationsParticipate successfully in a CMS approved proficiency-testing program annually, as applicable.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab, physical, or biological scienceMeet 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.

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