Cytology Specialist | ROSE & FNA, Diagnostic Precision

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Cytology Specialist to evaluate cytology preparations, perform workflow tasks, and contribute to accurate diagnoses in an academically oriented lab. You will handle specimens, participate in FNA procedures, and ensure QA across diverse specimen types.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and clinical impact within a leading academic medical center, offering a sign-on bonus for eligible full-time candidates and robust education benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• CAAHEP-approved Cytology training within the last five years.
• Currently certified as a Cytologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) by ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cytologic preparations microscopically to determine presence of malignant cells or inflammatory changes.
• Handle cytologic specimens including accessioning, preparation and reporting with QA documentation.
• Perform cytopreparatory procedures and troubleshoot to ensure consistent results.

Skills

Cytology procedures

Microscopy

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

Tools

ASCP certification process

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Cytology Specialist to evaluate cytology preparations, perform workflow tasks, and contribute to accurate diagnoses in an academically oriented lab. You will handle specimens, participate in FNA procedures, and ensure QA across diverse specimen types.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and clinical impact within a leading academic medical center, offering a sign-on bonus for eligible full-time candidates and robust education benefits.