Cytology, Bench Technologist, Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

A large and prestigious healthcare system located in the heart of beautiful Nashville is looking for a cytotechnologist to work the day shift at their busy and high-volume level one trauma hospital.

Benefits include health, vision, dental as well as PTO, employer-paid life insurance, retirement plan, disability, on-campus child care, tuition assistance and pet insurance. 

Nashville, often referred to as “Music City,” boasts a vibrant live music scene that resonates from honky-tonks on Broadway to renowned concert venues. Talented artists spanning various genres grace the stages, creating a haven for music enthusiasts. Beyond music, the city exudes Southern hospitality, with warm and friendly locals welcoming visitors with open arms. Whether you’re exploring historic landmarks or indulging in mouthwatering Southern comfort food, Nashville feels like home. The culinary scene is a sensory delight, featuring hot chicken, gourmet cuisine, and other delectable treats. Visitors can wander through iconic sites like the Ryman Auditorium, marvel at the grandeur of the Parthenon, and immerse themselves in the history of Belle Meade Plantation. For outdoor enthusiasts, picturesque parks, scenic trails, and breathtaking views from the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge await. The Cumberland River adds to Nashville’s natural charm. Whether you’re a music lover, a foodie, or simply seeking a charming getaway, Nashville beckons with its magic. 

Consider joining the team at this large academic medical center to experience Music City while advancing your career in cytology.

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 are 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
• Two (2) years of experience

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.