Cytologist - PRN

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

PTO

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky seeks a PRN Cytotechnologist to provide on-site cytology support for Endoscopy, Radiology, and other procedures. The role emphasizes rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) and quality control within a hospital setting.

BS in Cytotechnology, ASCP registration, and at least 1 year of experience preferred. Duties include slide screening, specimen assessment, QA activities, and ongoing professional development; non-exempt, on-site position with flexible coverage to meet

Qualifications

• BS in Cytotechnology and ASCP Cytotechnologist registration.
• 1 year of cytology experience preferred.
• Non-Exempt status; hospital setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides cytology support for Endoscopy, Radiology, and other procedures requiring an on-site cytologist.
• Attends procedures to provide ROSE to assess specimen adequacy and assist collection.
• Screens GYN & Non-GYN slides quickly within guidelines and clinical history to present to pathologist.
• Performs and documents quality control for each procedure per guidelines.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet hospital standards.
• Engages in continuing education and institutional training.
• Implements ICARE principles to promote quality patient care and a productive environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ROSE on-site

Quality control

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Cytotechnology

ASCP Cytotechnologist certification

Tools

ThinPrep

Job description

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Why You'll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally. Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

PRN position requiring flexibility to provide coverage for Endoscopy, Radiology, and other procedural areas based on departmental and hospital needs. Position does not routinely perform specimen accessioning or routine specimen processing.

Job Description

• Provides cytology support for Endoscopy, Radiology, and other diagnostic procedures requiring an on-site cytologist in a hospital environment.
• Attends procedures to provide rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) of cytology specimens, when applicable, to assess specimen adequacy and assist with appropriate specimen collection.
• Screens GYN & Non GYN microscope slides quickly and efficiently within prescribed departmental guidelines for quantity and accuracy, which is determined by individual discrepancy rates compared to departmental discrepancy rates, applying diagnostic criteria and clinical history to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis to present to the pathologist or clinician.
• Performs and documents quality control as specified for each procedure meeting established internal and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet the Medical Center's continuing quality improvement standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education, and In-service training and the School of Medical Technology.
• Implements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and a productive working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

BS in Cytotechnology or related field. Must be an ASCP registered Cytotechnologist. Specialized Knowledge: Hologic ThinPrep gynecologic and non-gynecologic screening. Kind and Length of Experience: At least 1 year of experience is preferred. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career.

Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We're right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.