Cytology, Bench Technologist, Day Shift, Travel

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

A large high-volume pathology group is in need of a contract cytologist to join their team. The cytologist must be certified and have experience with gyn and non-gyn testing. This is a day shift Monday through Friday position.

Salary Range: $3000.00

Working at this pathology group offers a range of employment benefits designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. The organization provides comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring that employees and their families have access to essential healthcare services. Additionally, employees can take advantage of retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and life insurance options to secure their financial future. The company also emphasizes work-life balance by offering paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and growth.

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Job Summary:

Analyze fluid and tissue specimens for microscopic cellular abnormalities. Work closely with pathologists and independently.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
• Handle pressure responsibility, often performing highly detailed microscopic work for long periods of time

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports
• Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies
• Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology
• CT(ASCP) certification

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND