Travel Cytotechnologist - $3,057 per week
talent4health · Oklahoma City, OK · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Travel assignment in Oklahoma City, OK. Start date: 11/02/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: 5×8 days, 40 hours per week. Employment type: Travel.
About the role
Under general supervision, performs routine microscopic screening of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens. Accurately results and electronically signs out Cytology reports. Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspiration specimens.
Responsibilities
- Provides Pathologist with preliminary impression as appropriate.
- Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
- Assists Pathologists and Providers at Fine Needle Aspiration Procedures.
- Maintains legible and organized records including daily workload records as required by CLIA and CAP.
- Performs yearly proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in inventory management.
- Completes annual competency assessment.
- Processes GYN and NON-GYN specimens for microscopic review.
- Results and electronically signs out appropriate Cytology reports.
- Assists Senior Cytology Tech in the review of regulatory data and documents, preparation of routine reports.
- Acts as writer and reviewer for Cytology policy and procedures along with Supervisor and Senior Cytology Tech.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology, or a Life Science and completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program.
- CT (ASCP) certification and current BLS from AHA.
- Three to five (3–5) years of experience.
Skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Consistent, dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to lead a team to complete a goal.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
- Discretion in handling confidential information and sound judgment.
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
- Professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative communication with co-workers and caregivers.