Cytologist II

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cytotechnologist II serves as a shift lead and provides a higher level of technical skills and knowledge. Acts as a key resource person for staff both inside and outside of the department. Assumes the responsibility for more complex work assignments and acts as resource for students in cytology. Prepares and stains clinical specimens (gynecological and non-gynecological) and microscopically evaluates them, using independent judgment to interpret minute cellular differences which indicate the presence or absence of malignant or pre-malignant changes. Assists the pathologist or attending physician performing complicated medical procedures to collect body substances (such as fine needle aspirations). Participates in research and development activities. May act as cytology general supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Cytotechnology or related field of science required.
• 3 or more years of Cytotechnology experience required.
• Registered (ASCP; AMT; NCA; or equivalent) Cytotechnology required.
• Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Requires ability to perform mentally demanding; repetitive tasks.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy; histology; benign and abnormal cytology of all body sites.
• Requires ability to utilize independent judgment in generating test results.
• Requires analytical skills to interpret cellular samples from all body sites.
• Requires the ability to maintain accuracy and efficiency in completing patient tests; recording and reporting test results.
• Requires knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a shift lead and provides a higher level of technical skills and knowledge.
• Acts as a key resource person for staff both inside and outside of the department.
• Assumes the responsibility for more complex work assignments and acts as resource for students in cytology.
• Prepares and stains clinical specimens (gynecological and non-gynecological).
• Microscopically evaluates specimens, using independent judgment to interpret minute cellular differences which indicate the presence or absence of malignant or pre-malignant changes.
• Assists the pathologist or attending physician performing complicated medical procedures to collect body substances (such as fine needle aspirations).
• Participates in research and development activities.
• May act as cytology general supervisor.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level