overview

Required skills & experience:

• CT (ASCP) certification or eligible

• Bachelor’s degree with 28 hours of combined biology and chemistry and 3 semester hours of mathematics or statistics AND successful completion of a 12 month CAAHEP accredited Cytotechnologist program

• Recent gynecologic, non-gynecologic and fine needle aspiration evaluation experience.

• Database, spreadsheet, and word-processing experience is required

• Candidates should be able to accurately describe cytologic conditions and provide appropriate differential diagnoses in writing; must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Candidates must have adequate use of hands, normal vision and the ability to distinguish color.

• Must be able to operate clinical instrumentation, work independently and be comfortable with patient contact

What you need to know:

• Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, Cytotechnologists will be responsible for the evaluation and reporting of negative gynecological cases, evaluation and interpretation of abnormal gynecological, non-gynecological and fine needle aspiration cases.

• Will be responsible for identifying diagnostic material and referring cases to the pathologists appropriately.

• Provide technical advice and perform cyto-preparation and processing as needed. Must maintain records of screening slide counts and other activities.

• Maintain Quality Control records where indicated. Assist cytology management in gathering data relevant to quality assurance activities, continuous improvement activities and/or other special projects.

key qualifications

licenses and certifications

Driver's License, Red Cross CPR, ASCP

minimum education

Bachelors

years experience

3+ years

travel requirements

Local

schedule details

Rotating Weekends, 5 days/week, 8 hour shifts

perks

Full benefits