PRN Cytologist

Job Description

Job Description

SCHEDULE

• This is a PRN Day shift position.

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 required.
• 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.

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

SALARY RANGE

• ‎Base rate + 14% PRN Differential
• Evening, Night and Weekend Differentials Available.

BENEFITS

• Retirement plans 401(a) and 403(b) plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Bonus to eligible PRN employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

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

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.