Cytologist II - Cytopathology

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Cytotechnologist II for the M-Pathology Lab in Indianapolis. The role includes leading the shift, staining and evaluating specimens, and supporting the pathologist with procedures.

Requires a Bachelor's in Cytotechnology and 3+ years' experience, plus national certification. Opportunities for research involvement and growth within IU Health are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Cytotechnology experience.
• Proficiency with lab computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in test interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift and provide advanced technical guidance to staff.
• Serve as resource for staff and students inside and outside the department.
• Prepare, stain, and microscopically evaluate clinical specimens.
• Assist pathologist with specimen collection procedures.
• Participate in research and development activities.
• May act as cytology general supervisor.

Education

Bachelor degree in Cytotechnology

Registered Cytotechnologist certification

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

Shift & Location

SHIFT: Full‑Time, Days

Location: IUHMG M‑Pathology Lab

Responsibilities

The Cytotechnologist II serves as a shift lead and provides a higher level of technical skills and knowledge. Acts as a key resource person for staff both inside and outside of the department. Assumes the responsibility for more complex work assignments and acts as a resource for students in cytology. Prepares and stains clinical specimens (gynecological and non‑gynecological) and microscopically evaluates them, using independent judgment to interpret minute cellular differences which indicate the presence or absence of malignant or pre‑malignant changes. Assists the pathologist or attending physician performing complicated medical procedures to collect body substances (such as fine needle aspirations). Participates in research and development activities. May act as cytology general supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cytotechnology or related field of science required.
• 3 or more years of Cytotechnology experience required.
• Registered (ASCP; AMT; NCA; or equivalent) Cytotechnology required.
• Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Requires ability to perform mentally demanding; repetitive tasks.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy; histology; benign and abnormal cytology of all body sites.
• Requires ability to utilize independent judgment in generating test results.
• Requires analytical skills to interpret cellular samples from all body sites.
• Requires the ability to maintain accuracy and efficiency in completing patient tests; recording and reporting test results.
• Requires knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness – Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.