Cytotechnologist - Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare! The Laboratory Services Department is hiring! We are searching for a Cytotechnologist to work at our Christiana campus location on the day shift. Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No weekend hours. In this role, the Cytotechnologist will perform cytologic procedures and microscopic examinations on tissue specimens and body fluids to provide physicians with information to aid in diagnosing and treating patients.
Requirements
- B.S. in Cytotechnology or B.S. in the Sciences and Certificate in Cytotechnology
- One year experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Examines gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens microscopically according to established protocol.
- Is responsible for recording the slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed; for each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories; and the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.
- Assists in obtaining and assessing adequacy of fine needle aspirations.
- Prepares non-gynecologic specimens by smear techniques, cytocentrifugation or filtration according to standard procedure.
- Prepares and maintains chemical reagents and stains.
- Demonstrates knowledge of location, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
- Communicates results of testing to nursing units, physicians, and other authorized individuals.
- Actively participates in quality control program.
- Follows all CCHS and laboratory safety policies.
- Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.
- Works cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments.
- Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.
- Attends departmental Inservice meetings as required.
- Assists with training of new employees and students.
Benefits
- Diverse and Inclusive culture
- Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision
- 403(b) with a company match
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
- 12 week paid parental leave
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more
- ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
- To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
