Cytotechnologist PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Cytotechnologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Putnam Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Job Summary:

The Cytotechnologist is responsible for the preparation, staining, and microscopic evaluation of cellular samples to detect cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions. This role involves maintaining quality assurance standards, assisting in sample collection, and providing clinical data to pathologists for accurate diagnosis and reporting. The Cytotechnologist also contributes to a safe and cost-effective laboratory environment while maintaining a positive customer-oriented demeanor.


What you will do in this role:

• Prepare and analyze cytological specimens to detect abnormalities.
• Maintain laboratory quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the collection of cell samples and provide data to pathologists.
• Promote a safe, cost-effective, and customer-focused environment.
• Prepare and store all specimens and necessary documentation.
• Prepare stains and slides for reading by Cytotechnologist or review by pathologist.
• Stain, mount, and study cells of the human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions, following established standards of practices.
• Prepare microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrappings, or other bodily exudates, and fixes and stains slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope.
• Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Evaluate cells for the presence of cancer, precancerous changes of infections.
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and find needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
• Provide 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 find needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
• Maintain Quality Assurance in the laboratory including the maintenance of the system in accordance with the requirements of the College of The American Pathologists and preparation for site visits.
• Prepare slides and reports in a timely fashion, ensuring Q.C. are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree
• (CT-ASCP) Cytologist, or (CYTOTECH) Cytotechnologist

Benefits

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits


Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a 99-bed acute care facility serving North Central Florida. Our hospital is located in Palatka, Florida. We serve the residents of Putnam County and surrounding areas. We provide the latest technology with the assurance of highly trained and empathetic professionals. We have a 10-bed intensive care unit and a 24-hour emergency department. We have a cardiac catheterization laboratory and offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Our hospital offers a full complement of quality healthcare services while maintaining cost-effectiveness.


HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cytotechnologist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status