Cytologist

The University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Vermont seeks a Cytologist to evaluate cellular samples and assist in teaching. Qualified candidates will have a Baccalaureate degree and cytologist certification. This full-time role offers benefits, including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• 12 months of training in a CAAHEP-accredited school of cytotechnology.
• Cytologist board certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cellular samples for infectious processes and cancer.
• Report routine gynecologic samples.
• Process fine needle aspiration specimens.
• Teach students and residents.

Skills

Evaluating cellular samples

Reporting diagnoses

Assisting with specimen processing

Teaching students and fellows

Education

Baccalaureate degree

12 months cytotechnology training

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Cytologists evaluate cellular samples for the presence of infectious processes, precancerous changes and invasive cancer.
• Report routine gynecologic samples and render preliminary diagnoses on potentially abnormal gynecologic samples, all non-gynecologic samples, and all fine needle aspirations.
• Assist with processing fine needle aspiration specimens for cytologic evaluation.
• Assist with teaching students, residents, and fellows rotating into the department of Cytopathology.

Qualifications

• Education: A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, plus 12 months of training in a CAAHEP-accredited school of cytotechnology, or equivalency qualification as specified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
• Certification: Cytologist board certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (CT(ASCP)), or eligible.

Compensation and Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: External candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus between $3,000 - $5,000 depending on years of experience. Current employees of the UVM Health Network are not eligible. Additional terms and conditions apply.
• Relocation: Up to $9,200 relocation package available for eligible candidates. Certain terms and conditions apply.
• Benefits: Comprehensive total compensation package including salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

About UVMMC

UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. All employees contribute to the wellness of patients and the community.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care