Cytologist - PRN

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a PRN Cytotechnologist to support Endoscopy, Radiology, and other procedures with rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) and on-site cytology expertise. The role requires a BS in Cytotechnology and ASCP registration, with at least 1 year of experience preferred.

You will participate in quality control, QA activities, and ICARE-driven patient care, ensuring accurate specimen evaluation and contributing to ongoing professional development within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BS in Cytotechnology or related field.
• Must be ASCP registered Cytotechnologist.
• At least 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides cytology support for Endoscopy, Radiology, and other diagnostic procedures requiring an on-site cytologist in a hospital environment.
• Attends procedures to provide ROSE (rapid on-site evaluation) of cytology specimens, to assess adequacy.
• Screens GYN & Non-GYN slides quickly and accurately per guidelines and clinical history.
• Performs and documents quality control per internal and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities to support quality improvement standards.
• Promotes professional growth through continuing education and in-service training.
• Implements ICARE principles to promote quality patient care and productive environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ROSE experience

On-site cytology

Quality control

Education

BS in Cytotechnology

ASCP Cytotechnologist registered

Tools

Hologic ThinPrep

Job description

20 Medical Village Dr Edgewood, Kentucky

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Job Type:

Regular

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

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.

• - 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

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