Cytologist

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Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
• $3,000 relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Schedule

• Full time
• Shift: Day (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)

Responsibilities

• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.
• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Performs microscopic evaluation and reporting of negative gynecological cytology preparations.
• Evaluates and formulates an opinion for the pathologist on abnormal gynecological thin layer, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration slide preparations.

Requirements

• Technical skills related to processing, staining, and cover-slipping, including the handling and microscopic evaluation of gynecologic thin layer, irreplaceable fine needle aspirations, and fluid specimens.
• Ability to assist Pathologist, Radiologist, or Endoscopist in the slide preparation and collection of samples for ancillary testing during fine needle aspirate procedures, and perform RAPID on-site evaluation of adequacy.
• Knowledge of all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, rules, and guidelines such as State, and related agencies, as well as adherence to Corporate Compliance Plans.
• Ability to read text and numbers, and effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, and problem solve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Required)
• Master's degree (Preferred)
• Field of Study: Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited cytology or cytotechnology program OR certified by a certification agency approved by HHS OR qualified and served as a cytotechnologist in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.
• 3+ years of experience (Preferred)
• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state.

Pay

Pay Range: $31.55 - $58.69 per hour

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements