Cytologist

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Cytologist to join the Cytology Lab on a full-time, day shift. The role involves preparing cytology specimens and evaluating gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples for cancer or pathology in accordance with lab policies.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus up to $20,000. The facility emphasizes quality care, employee growth, and satisfaction within a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• ASCP-CT certification required.
• Experience with ThinPrep and gynecologic cytology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cytology preparatory work of specimens and evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples for cancer or pathology, following departmental policies.

Skills

Cytology techniques

ThinPrep processing

Gyn cytology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ThinPrep

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Cytologist to work full time days in the Cytology Lab.Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!Join our team, where we are committed to quality and compassionate care, along with employee growth and satisfaction!Overview: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.EducationBachelor’s level degreeCertification/LicensureASCP-CT (requried)ExperienceThinPrepGyn Proficiencykeyword: laboratory, cytology, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services.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•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.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.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.