Cytotechnologist

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cytotechnologist performs clinical diagnostic studies and evaluations of cellular material from all body sites. This is an onsite, full-time role in the Cytology laboratory at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The schedule is 80 hours per two-week pay period on day shift. Pay is $36.19–$54.28 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Graduate of an accredited Cytotechnologist program.
Certification as a Cytotechnologist (CT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
State licensure if required by law.

Responsibilities

Screen routine gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, report results, and document daily workload records.
Process specimens for analysis according to specifications for the specimen type.
Assist with the collection and processing of fine needle aspiration specimens.
Perform quality control assessments, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Serve as a consultant to laboratory and other clinical staff as needed.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increases and annual market reviews of base pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up coverage options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth.
Other eligible programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.