Cytotechnologist, Full Time, First Shift, Pathology

Cytotechnologist, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health is hiring a full time Cytotechnician for the pathology department for first shift at UC Medical Center.We are offering a $10,000 service bonus!

The Cytotechnologist is responsible for the microscopic examination and evaluation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens to identify abnormal cellular changes, infectious processes, and malignant conditions. The Cytotechnologist performs testing in accordance with regulatory requirements and laboratory standards while collaborating with pathologists and healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Responsible for accessioning, processing, staining and mounting of both gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens as needed.
• Attend specimen collection procedures, such as FNA’s at hospital sites, making cellular preparations during the procedure, performing rapid staining and evaluating the cellular preparation under the microscope for cellular adequacy. 
• Responsible for maintaining the FNA cart, keeping it stocked and informing necessary personnel when more supplies are needed. 
• Maintains quality control documentation of slide stain and technical quality.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition, recognizing any malfunctions and troubleshooting or communicating problems to the cytology manager or other personnel responsible for equipment.
• Perform customer service as necessary.
• Adheres to laboratory’s quality control policies and documents assurance standards are met. 
• Participate in continuing education programs and maintains a record of continuing education participation. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: 

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology or related biological science required.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Cytotechnology

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:

• Required: Certification as a Cytotechnologist (CT(ASCP))

• Preferred: Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT(ASCP)) certification

   

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Required: 1-2 years
• Preferred: 3-5 years