Cytology Technologist, Per Diem, Evening Shift, St Helena

Adventist Health • Saint Helena, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. Job Summary: Receives samples of cells to performs routine microscopic examinations of tissue and other materials to test for absence of or present abnormal conditions, bacteria, viruses, and other disease indicators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in cytotechnology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s)
• Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as Cytotechnologist (CT; ASCP): Required
• ASCP-Cytotechnologist (CLM) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (PATH-A): Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Cytology experience

Responsibilities

• Examines and detects the presence or absence of disease at the cellular level through handling biological samples, preparing slides, examining both gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, and observing small changes under a microscope according to established procedures.
• Is able to identify and interpret cellular abnormalities and/or inclusions in cytological preparation.
• Reports and documents all abnormal or atypical cell structure to a pathologist for further examination.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees