Cytologist

Carle Foundation Hospital • Urbana, IL

121d • $33 - $56

About The Position

The Cytologist participates in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in the processing and screening of cytologic specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions, ensuring the efficient and accurate testing of patient specimens.

Requirements

• Cytologist (CT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 year.
• Certificate of Completion in Cytotechnology.
• Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology.
• Associate's Degree in Science.
• Bachelor's Degree in Science.

Responsibilities

• Participate in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens for evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions according to departmental terminology and protocols including marking abnormalities, rendering diagnoses and determining cases for quality control or subsequent review with pathologist.
• Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols.
• Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.
• Participate in the collection, processing and immediate evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirations.
• Apply knowledge of specimen processing techniques to meet department requirements.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus Available: $10,000 for greater than 1 year of experience, $5,000 for less than 1 year of experience, $2,500 Relocation Bonus (greater than 50 miles) for external candidates only.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: Bachelor's degree