Cytotechnologist PRN

At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Examines cell samples to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
• Examines cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Evaluates cells for the presence of cancer, precancerous changes, or infections.
• Prepares and analyzes samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs) to detect abnormal conditions.
• Provides patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
• Assists Pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
• Performs quality assurance in the laboratory, including maintenance of systems in accordance with the requirements of the College of American Pathologists and preparation for site visits.
• Prepares slides and reports in a timely fashion, ensuring quality control measures are met.
• Maintains procedures and records to meet all regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as necessary for efficient operation of the department.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or the services delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system and uses it to report potential patient safety issues.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcomes in patient care that result in patient harm.
• Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
• Ensures regular, punctual, and dependable attendance.
• Prepares and maintains reagents and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• C.T. (ASCP) certification preferred
• 1 to 3 years of experience 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
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.