Cytologist — $10K Sign-on, Day Shift, Full-Time

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay options

Sign-on bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s Evanston Hospital is hiring a Cytologist (Full Time) with a $10K sign-on bonus. Location: Evanston, IL. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Travel: Yes.

You will oversee daily laboratory operations, review results, assist with FNA procedures, collaborate with the Pathologist, ensure proper specimen labeling and reporting, and maintain safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology, Biology, or related field from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Complete an accredited cytotechnology training program.
• CT(ASCP) certification or eligible within the first year of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year Cytotechnology experience preferred.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of traditional and modern laboratory methods, with the ability to distinguish color accurately for specimen analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the assigned laboratory section, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate specimen processing.
• Review documentation and reports, address abnormal results, troubleshoot technical and methodology issues, and resolve specimen handling problems.
• Act as a primary resource for technical inquiries related to cytology procedures, instrument operations, and specimen handling.
• Accurately evaluate and report on gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Match requisitions and slides, accurately label slides, and mark diagnostic material for further review.
• Correctly identify abnormal or high-risk cases, referring them to the Clinical Pathologist as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of results into the computer system.
• Support FNA procedures by ensuring all necessary supplies are prepared and by preparing specimens for evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Pathologist for adequate evaluation and sample preparation, ensuring appropriate labeling of specimens and slides.
• Participate in proficiency testing, completing required tests accurately and within the designated time frame.
• Review and discuss incorrectly diagnosed cases, striving for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate inventory management, ensuring that supplies are maintained and resolving any supply-related issues as they arise.
• Ensure proper organization and maintenance of the work area to adhere to cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Cytology knowledge

Laboratory operations

Color differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cyttechnology, Biology, or related field from a CAAHEP-accredited program

Job description

Endeavor Health’s Evanston Hospital is hiring a Cytologist (Full Time) with a $10K sign-on bonus. Location: Evanston, IL. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Travel: Yes.

You will oversee daily laboratory operations, review results, assist with FNA procedures, collaborate with the Pathologist, ensure proper specimen labeling and reporting, and maintain safety and cleanliness standards.