Cytotechnologist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Cytotechnologist for a part-time role totaling 20 hours per week. The position involves day shifts (8 hours) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional flexible hours within the pay period, located in Ann Arbor and Livonia.

The candidate will perform cytology specimen preparation and initial slide evaluation, ensure quality control, and work with Pathologists for final determinations.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent.
• Certified in cytotechnology by a certification agency approved by HHS (ASCP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in laboratory preparatory techniques to produce cytologic specimens, including smears and cell blocks.
• Recognizes and advises on corrective actions for sub optimally processed/prepared specimens.
• Collects, accessions, and prepares GYN, Non GYN, and FNA specimens.
• Maintains quality control and maintenance records in the cytology lab under supervision.
• Evaluates cytology slides microscopically for cancer cells or infectious organisms.
• Identifies abnormal cells and presents findings to a Pathologist for final evaluation.
• Maintains monthly cytology lab statistics.
• Files and pulls slides for conferences and old case review.
• Documents slide interpretation results for each gyn and non-gyn case examined.

Skills

Cytology theory & techniques

Education

Cytotechnology degree (accredited)

ASCP certification

Tools

ASCP Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Cytotechnologist Status: Part time, 20 hours a week Shift: 8 hour days (7:30am-4pm) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, additional 8 hours throughout the pay period are flexible Location: Ann Arbor and Livonia Th

Cytotechnologist performs all necessary laboratory procedures pertaining to accessioning, technical preparation of cytologic specimens and initial evaluation of prepared slides from all body sites.

Required Education

• Have graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent.
• Certified in cytotechnology by a certification agency approved by HHS (ASCP preferred).

Experience

• 1-3 years cytology experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrates a mastery of the theories, principles and techniques involved in the area of specialization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of all laboratory preparatory techniques necessary to produce cytologic specimens, including smears, and cell blocks.
• Able to recognize and advise for corrective actions on sub optimally processed/prepared specimens.
• Collects, accessions, and prepares GYN, Non Gyn, and FNA specimens.
• Maintains quality control and maintenance records within the cytology lab section under direction of the Section Leader and/or Manager.
• Evaluates all GYN, Non GYN, and FNA cytologic slides microscopically to determine the presence of cancer cells, infectious organisms, etc.
• Identifies and marks all abnormal cells and presents these findings to a Pathologist for final evaluation.
• Participates in the maintenance of the monthly cytology lab statistics.
• Files and/or pulls slides for slide conferences, old case review, etc.
• Document slide interpretation results for each gyn and non-gyn cytology case examined or reviewed.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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