Cytologist

Nevada System of Higher Education • Evanston, IL

3d • $35 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cytologist position at Evanston Hospital is a full-time role responsible for overseeing daily operations within the assigned laboratory section, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate specimen processing. This role involves reviewing documentation and reports, addressing abnormal results, troubleshooting technical and methodology issues, and resolving specimen handling problems. The Cytologist will act as a primary resource for technical inquiries related to cytology procedures, instrument operations, and specimen handling. Key responsibilities include accurately evaluating and reporting on gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens in compliance with regulatory standards, matching requisitions and slides, accurately labeling slides, and marking diagnostic material for further review. The role also requires correctly identifying abnormal or high-risk cases, referring them to the Clinical Pathologist as needed, and ensuring timely and accurate entry of results into the computer system. The Cytologist will support FNA procedures by ensuring all necessary supplies are prepared and by preparing specimens for evaluation, collaborating with the Pathologist for adequate evaluation and sample preparation, and ensuring appropriate labeling of specimens and slides. Participation in proficiency testing, reviewing and discussing incorrectly diagnosed cases for continuous improvement, and facilitating inventory management are also key aspects of this position. Ensuring proper organization and maintenance of the work area to adhere to cleanliness and safety standards is also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology, Biology, or related field from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited cytotechnology training program.
• Cytotechnologist/Cytologist, CT(ASCP) certification or eligible (within the first year of employment if new graduate).
• Minimum of 1 year of Cytotechnology experience preferred but welcome new graduates.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of traditional and modern laboratory methods, with the ability to distinguish color accurately for specimen analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the assigned laboratory section, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate specimen processing.
• Review documentation and reports, address abnormal results, troubleshoot technical and methodology issues, and resolve specimen handling problems.
• Act as a primary resource for technical inquiries related to cytology procedures, instrument operations, and specimen handling.
• Accurately evaluate and report on gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Match requisitions and slides, accurately label slides, and mark diagnostic material for further review.
• Correctly identify abnormal or high-risk cases, referring them to the Clinical Pathologist as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of results into the computer system.
• Support FNA procedures by ensuring all necessary supplies are prepared and by preparing specimens for evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Pathologist for adequate evaluation and sample preparation, ensuring appropriate labeling of specimens and slides.
• Participate in proficiency testing, completing required tests accurately and within the designated time frame.
• Review and discuss incorrectly diagnosed cases, striving for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate inventory management, ensuring that supplies are maintained and resolving any supply-related issues as they arise.
• Ensure proper organization and maintenance of the work area to adhere to cleanliness and safety standards.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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