Job Posting for Cytotechnologist at Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Performs microscopic screening of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Identifies all cases with abnormal findings for pathologist review, recording all findings in the EMR to produce accurate reports. Processes both gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Works with pathologists and other members of the healthcare and laboratory team to provide high quality laboratory results while upholding the Stormont Vail Tenets of compassion, patient safety and privacy, and improving the health of our community.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Specializing in cytotechnology. Required
Licenses and Certifications
Cytotechnologist (CT) - ASCP Registry eligible also accepted (must take and pass registry within six months of hire date). Required
Skills and Abilities
Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
Proficient in scientific principles, procedures, and protocols. (Required proficiency)
Ability to organize work and establish priorities. (Required proficiency)
Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency)
Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)
What you will do
Utilizing microscopic technique, screens glass slides according to established procedure for detecting abnormal or cancerous cells. Records findings accurately in the medical record.
Identifies and appropriately marks cellular abnormalities. Works in close collaboration with pathologists to provide accurate and timely diagnoses.
Assists with fine needle aspiration collection and evaluation.
Correlates cytologic findings with findings from subsequent biopsies.
Receives and processes gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Produces high-quality stained slides.
Maintains proficiency testing as set forth by governing bodies. Assures that workload recording is accurate and complete so that screening limits are not exceeded.
Assists in maintaining adequate supplies and equipment for the department.
Assists with teaching, training and mentoring cytotechnologist and medical lab assistant interns and trainees.
Assists department leadership in development of budget, policies, procedures, work standards, and goal-setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.33 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Financial planning services
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Work Location: In person
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