Cytologist

Sentara Hospitals; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Educational assistance

403(b)/401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, is hiring a Cytologist for full-time day shifts in the Cytology Lab. You will perform cytological preparations and evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens for cancer or other changes, following lab policies.

Collaboration with the department is essential to ensure accuracy and safety. Required are a Bachelor's degree and ASCP-CT certification; experience with ThinPrep and Pap proficiency within the last year is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• ASCP-CT certification required.
• Experience with ThinPrep and Pap proficiency within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Perform cytological technical preparations of specimens.
• Evaluate gynecology and non-gynecologic specimens for cancer or pathological changes.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policy and procedures.

Skills

Cytology

ThinPrep

Pap proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASCP-CT

Job description

Location

City/State Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Cytologist to work full time days in the Cytology Lab.

Job responsibility is to perform cytological technical preparations of specimens and evaluates gynecology and non-gynecologic specimens for the presence of cancer or other pathological changes in compliance with departmental policy and procedure.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's level degree

ASCP-CT (required)

Experience

ThinPrep

Pap Proficiency within the last year

Salary & Benefits

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $44.60 - $66.37 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

About the Hospital

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Remote Work Locations

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Keywords

laboratory, cytology, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services