Cytotechnologist - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The skilled Cytotechnologist is responsible for staining, mounting, and studying cells of the human body under a microscope to detect evidence of precancerous, malignant, and infectious conditions. The Cytotechnologist is responsible for performing a variety of complex laboratory test and procedures on patients of all ages according to established protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science: Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Laboratory Sciences, required
• Completion of Cytotechnology Program, required
• Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP), is required
• Three years of Clinical Lab experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• Provides patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports
• Mounts, stains, and examines smears under a microscope to evaluate specimen quality and recommends acceptance or rejection to Pathologist
• Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety
• Classifies and distinguishes abnormal cell structures and reports abnormalities to Pathologists for further examination
• Documents data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into the hospital system for patient record
• Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

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