Cytotechnologist

Sonic Healthcare USA•Memphis, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours? This opportunity is: Location: Memphis, TN 38134 Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 8 am- 4:30 pm Full-time: Benefit Eligible In this role, you will: Perform a vital part of the patient care process through examining prepared slides with the microscope to detect evidence of abnormalities Report negative Pap Test cases and refers abnormal cases to the pathologists for review May read Non-GYN specimens and report findings to the pathologists for final diagnosis Document for each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in the laboratory or for any other employer. Perform embedding and microtomy. Perform automated IHC/ISH and special staining, employing different staining platforms (Ventana, Leica, etc.). Test and validate new antibodies. Analyze and troubleshoot equipment related issues. Maintain quality control and assurance records. Performs and documents preventative maintenance. Document the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period. Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment Champion safety, compliance, and quality control All you need is: CT Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Tennessee Licensing HT or HTL Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Strong critical thinking, complex problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills. Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated instruments, microscopes, microtomes, and audible alarms Bonus points if you’ve got: 2+ years of laboratory training or experience We’ll give you: Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people Opportunity to grow in your profession Free lab services for you and your dependents Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match A sense of belonging – we’re a community! We also want you to know: This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Requirements

CT Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Tennessee Licensing
HT or HTL Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Strong critical thinking, complex problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated instruments, microscopes, microtomes, and audible alarms

Nice To Haves

2+ years of laboratory training or experience

Responsibilities

Perform a vital part of the patient care process through examining prepared slides with the microscope to detect evidence of abnormalities
Report negative Pap Test cases and refers abnormal cases to the pathologists for review
May read Non-GYN specimens and report findings to the pathologists for final diagnosis
Document for each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in the laboratory or for any other employer.
Perform embedding and microtomy.
Perform automated IHC/ISH and special staining, employing different staining platforms (Ventana, Leica, etc.).
Test and validate new antibodies.
Analyze and troubleshoot equipment related issues.
Maintain quality control and assurance records.
Performs and documents preventative maintenance.
Document the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.
Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment
Champion safety, compliance, and quality control