Cytotechnologist

We’ll email you new jobs that match this search Full-time / 40 hours per week / 1st shift Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary of Position: Screens slides for detection and diagnosis of disease by examination of cellular specimens obtained from a variety of sites in the human body. Verifies correctness of examination findings following established quality control and quality assurance procedures and practices. Refers all positive, abnormal, and suggestive cases to a pathologist for final diagnosis. Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education Required: Baccalaureate degree (BA/BS) and graduation from CAAHEP accredited Cytotechnology program; OR Before September 1, 1992, have successfully completed two (2) years in an accredited institution (12 semester hours in science, 8 of which are in biology) and have graduated from an accredited school of cytotechnology. Certified in cytotechnology by a certification agency approved by HHS (e.g. American Society of Clinical Pathology). Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: Ability to work where sustained concentration is required despite its often repetitive nature. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment used in the preparation and examination of cytological specimens. Ability to communicate in written and oral fashion and interact with pathologists and physician staff. Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed laboratory protocols and instructions. Skill in use of computers or ability to acquire such skills to operate application packages used by department. Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. Level of Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $36.83/hr - $44.20/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education Assistance Daily Pay Cytotechnologist (Job ID: 60369) Barberton campus Barberton campus address: 155 5TH ST NE,Summit,BARBERTON,OH,44203,US #J-18808-Ljbffr