Cytologist

HealthPartners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with match

On-site clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a Cytologist to join our laboratory team. You will perform cytological analysis of benign and malignant conditions and identify unusual findings in preparations. The role supports hospital pathology services and requires precision and teamwork.

The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. A Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology with ASCP certification or eligibility is required; two years of Cytotechnology experience may substitute for education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or allied health sciences and CAHEA/ASCP approved program.
• ASCP board certification or eligible; must be certified within one year of hire; CMP if certified after 2004.
• Two years of Cytotechnology experience may substitute for the educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform cytological analysis of benign and malignant conditions.
• Identify unusual findings including insufficiency in the preparations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or allied health sciences

CAHEA/ASCP approved program

Job description

Regions Hospital is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Cytologist to join our laboratory team.

As the Cytologist you will:

• Perform cytological analysis of benign and malignant conditions.
• Identify unusual findings including insufficiency in the preparations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Work schedule:

• FTE: 1.0 (40 Hrs. Weekly)
• Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or allied health sciences including Chemistry, Biology, Medical Technology, etc. and successful completion of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or ASCP approved School of Cytotechnology.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: ASCP board certification or eligible. Two (2) years of Cytotechnology work experience within the last five- (5) years may substitute for the educational qualifications. Must be certified within one year of hire. If ASCP certified after 2004, must participate in the Certificate of Maintenance Program (CMP).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:Three years of experience as a cytotechnologist in a CLIA accredited laboratory.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: ASCP certification and completion of a CLIA approved proficiency test taken within the year of hire.

Benefits:

• Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need.
• We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.
• Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company