Cytotechnologist - Full Time - Days

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. This includes helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Cytotechnologist.
• Achieve set benchmarks and standards, including a discrepancy rate within 2SD of lab mean, meeting CLIA requirements, and accurately performing and evaluating staining quality.
• Accurately perform and evaluate tests/analyses requested on patient specimens, respond to special needs and requests, and comply with PPE guidelines.
• Routine maintenance is completed and documented 100%, and slides are available for easy retrieval.
• Identify and address problems, initiate follow-up with Section Leader or Medical Director(s), and accommodate patient and laboratory needs.
• Utilize time efficiently, prioritize workload demands, and develop, implement, and document orientation, training, and education.
• Assist in training new and existing staff, including reviewing and completing orientation checklists and skill/training checklists.
• Communicate process/procedural changes, educate staff, and assist with training UNMC cytology students.
• Participate in inspections, proficiency testing, and maintain records to fulfill accreditation requirements.
• Assist with problem resolution and follow-up reports for proficiency tests, assist with reviewing/revise procedure manuals, and assist with quality control and QA activities.
• Maintain open communication internally and externally to coordinate activities and provide quality laboratory services.
• Facilitate the efficiency and effectiveness of the section through interpersonal skills in communication, cooperation, and assisting coworkers.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved cytotechnology program.
• One year's experience preferred.
• Current national certification as a cytotechnologist (CT) required.
• Computer skills required.

Skills

• Computer skills.

Benefits

Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Additional incentives include a $5,000 sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, and tuition assistance.

Pay

Competitive pay is offered.

Schedule

Schedule: Flexible: 7-330, 730-4, 8-430