Cytology Technician, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905. Job Summary: Prepares samples of cells and other materials to test for abnormal conditions, bacteria, or viruses, and other disease indicators. Stains slides that contain cell samples or bodily fluids. Screens and evaluates samples of cells, evaluating those that display abnormalities and forwarding them to the pathologist for further review.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as Cytotechnologist (CT; ASCP): Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in examining and detecting the presence or absence of disease at the cellular level through handling biological samples, preparing slides, examining both GYN and Non-GYN slides, and observing small changes under a microscope according to established procedures.
• Assists in identifying cellular abnormalities and/or inclusions in cytological preparation.
• Reports and documents all abnormal or atypical cell structure to a pathologist for further examination.
• Accurately inputs test requests and patient results into the Laboratory Information System.
• Participates in quality control to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations such as checking to ensure that all reagents and stains give the proper and expected values.
• Assures that all necessary supplies and equipment in the department are adequate to perform the daily functions.
• Maintains technical knowledge in cytology and is able to process and prepare specimens for cytological evaluation by all applicable methodology.
• Supports and adheres to all company policies and procedures and industry safety standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees