Cytologist II - Cytopathology

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased pay scale

Employer 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance

Job summary

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s leading health system, offering extensive laboratory services and 24/7 operations. The Cytologist II role is a shift lead position within the M-Pathology Lab, guiding staff and handling high-level cytology tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing/staining specimens, assisting physicians, and contributing to research efforts. A strong cytology background and certified status are required, with several benefits offered by IU Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cytotechnology or related field 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shift lead and resource for staff inside and outside the department.
• Prepare and stain clinical specimens (gynecological and non-gynecological) and microscopically evaluate them.
• Assist the pathologist or attending physician performing complicated procedures to collect body substances (such as fine needle aspirations).
• Participate in research and development activities.
• May act as cytology general supervisor.

Skills

Cytology certification

Computer proficiency

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor degree in Cytotechnology or related field

Job description

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: Full-Time, Days

Location: IUHMG M-Pathology Lab

The Cytologist 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 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.

• 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.

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 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!