Cytotechnologist

HCA Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Cytotechnologist at Rose Medical Center to prepare and store specimens, stain slides, and assist pathologists in reporting findings. The role requires strong attention to quality and regulatory standards within a high-volume lab.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, Florida Cytotechnologist license, and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with ASCP certification preferred. This is an on-site position with a focus on patient safety and accurate diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• BLS/CYT license (Florida) required.
• C.T. (ASCP) preferred; certification advantages.
• 1–3 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stains, mounts and studies cells of the human body to detect cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other conditions.
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in color, shape or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Evaluate cells for cancer, precancerous changes or infections.
• Prepare and analyze PAP smears and FNAs to detect abnormalities.
• Provide clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Florida License Cytotechnologist

C.T. (ASCP) preferred

1 to 3 years preferred

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.81 – $52.23 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Cytotechnologist with FPS at Rose Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Cytotechnologist / Cytotech is responsible for preparation and storage of all specimens and necessary documentation. Prepares stains and slides for reading by Cytotechnologist or review by the Pathologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Stains, mounts and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other pathological conditions, following established standards and practices: Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings or other bodily exudates and fixes stains and slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope.

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormal hormone conditions.

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape or size of cellular components and patterns.

• Evaluate cells for the presence of cancer, precancerous changes or infections.

• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs) to detect abnormal conditions.

• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.

• Assist Pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.

• Quality Assurance in the laboratory including the maintenance of the system in accordance with the requirements of the College of the American Pathologists and preparation for site visits.

• Prepare slides and reports in a timely fashion, ensuring Q.C. are met.

• Maintain procedures and records to meet all regulatory standards.

• Perform other duties as necessary for efficient operation of the department.

• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.

• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm.

• Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements. Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.

• Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance.

• Prepare and maintain reagents and equipment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Florida License Cytotechnologist required

• C.T. (ASCP) preferred

• 1 to 3 years preferred

Benefits

FPS at Rose Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards )

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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