Cytotechnologist

Job Summary

The Cytotechnologist /Cytotech is responsible for preparation and storage of all specimens and necessary documentation. Prepares stains and slides for reading by Cytotechnologist or review by the Pathologist.

Essential Functions

• Stains, mounts, and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other pathological conditions, following established standards and practices.
• Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings or other bodily exudates and fixes stains and slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope.
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Evaluate cells for the presence of cancer, precancerous changes or infections.
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs) to detect abnormal conditions.
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
• Aid Pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
• Quality Assurance in the laboratory including the maintenance of the systemin accordance with the requirements of the College of the American Pathologists and preparation for site visits.
• Prepare and maintain reagents and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• C.T. (ASCP) preferred
• 1 to 3 years preferred

Benefits

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Note

We are reviewing applications for our Cytotechnologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!