CT (ASCP) Certified Cytotechnologist - Part Time

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

PTO

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan

Free Parking

Job summary

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Cytotechnologist to join our pathology team. The role involves preparing, staining, mounting, and examining cells to detect cancer and other conditions, and working with the pathologist on reporting abnormalities. Schedule: Part-time, day shifts.

Candidates must be CT (ASCP) or eligible. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and credentialing in cytology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CT (ASCP) certification or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Works to produce lab tests in an efficient organized manner.
• Adheres to STAT protocol.
• Assigns appropriate priority to samples.
• Microscopically screens slides and flags for pathologist review.
• Ensures cytology duties meet regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Maintains patient identification and specimen labeling policies.
• Prepares reagents and solutions for testing.
• Performs analytical testing with independent judgment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CT (ASCP) or eligible

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Cytotechnologist to join our team!

Schedule: Part-time, day shifts

Prepares, stains, mounts, and studies cells of the human body to detect evidence of cancer, abnormalities, and other pathological conditions, following established standards and guidelines. Prepares and examines microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings, or other bodily exudates. Fixes and stains the slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under the microscope. Works closely with the pathologist to report abnormalities.

CANDIDATES MUST BE CT (ASCP) OR ELIGIBLE TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION

Job Responsibilities

• Works to produce lab tests in an efficient organized manner.
• Actively adheres to the department’s STAT protocol.
• Is skilled at assigning appropriate priority to samples received.
• Microscopically screens all slides, submitting appropriate slides to the pathologist for review.
• Ensures that all technical and administrative duties relevant to Cytology are performed in accordance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Recognizes the importance of accurate patient identification and specimen labeling and adheres to the Laboratory Patient Identification Policy and Specimen Re-Labeling Policy.
• Prepares solutions and reagents used in conducting tests.
• Efficiently and accurately performs assigned analytical testing using independent judgment as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

CANDIDATES MUST BE CT(ASCP) OR ELIGIBLE TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION

• Bachelor's Degree
• CT (ASCP) or eligible or equivalent credentials

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Day 1
• PTO Time
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Program
• Free Parking
• And more!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.