Cytotechnologist
About The Position
The Cytotechnologist will receive and prepare specimens for technical and diagnostic procedures. This includes working with stains, mounts, and labels slides, ensuring they exactly match corresponding requisition forms. The role involves processing all non-gyn specimens to maximize cellular component deposition on glass slides and assisting Physicians with sample collection procedures at the patient bedside. A key responsibility is performing slide interpretation and preparing and maintaining necessary reagents. Additionally, the Cytotechnologist will answer telephones for the department, relaying test results and other relevant information.
Requirements
- Associate degree with science/biology and one year in approved program of training/experience or equivalent.
- Meet CLIA requirement for Cytotechnologist.
Responsibilities
- Receive and prepare specimens for technical and diagnostic procedures.
- Work with stains, mounts and labels slides and matches them exactly with corresponding requisition forms.
- Process all non-gyn specimens so that maximum cellular component is deposited on glass slides.
- Assist Physicians in obtaining and evaluating the sample collection procedures done at patient bedside.
- Perform slide interpretation.
- Prepare and maintain reagents necessary to carry out duties.
- Answer telephones for department, relays result and other information related to test procedures.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- savings accounts
- voluntary benefits
- wellness programs and discounts
- paid life insurance
- generous 401(k) match
- adoption assistance
- back-up daycare
- free onsite parking
- recognition rewards
- fully paid tuition program
- generous tuition assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
