Cytotechnologist Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Valley View Hospital's Laboratory is searching for a full-time, day shift Cytotechnologist, Monday through Friday. GYN and non-GYN as well as molecular testing and grossing of specimens

VISA SPONSORSHIP STATEMENT:

• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. Demonstrates technical skill in all aspects of cytology processing, preparation and staining.
2. Able to screen an average of 40 – 80 slides per day.
3. Assists in specimen collection as requested.
4. Maintains computerized patient records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Graduate from an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited school of cytotechnology or other organization approved by Health and Human Services or must meet one of the other CAP qualifications for the Cytotechnologist position.
• Cytotechnologist CT (ASCP registration) is required or must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Associate degree is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years' experience as a Cytotechnologist is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of the cytotechnology department.
• Screens average of 60 – 80 slides per day (limits set by CAP and Pathologist).
• Diagnosis is consistently within one grade of Pathologist or Consultant diagnosis.

SALARY RANGE

• ‎$38.43 to $57.64/hour
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 401(a)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.