Cytotechnologist

HCA Healthcare; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Education support

Job summary

The Cytotechnologist position at Medical City Fort Worth within HCA Healthcare offers an opportunity to apply expertise in cellular analysis and diagnostic support. You will prepare slides, stains, and specimens, working closely with pathologists to ensure accurate results and timely reporting.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree, Florida license Cytotechnologist, and ASCP certification preferred, with 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Florida License Cytotechnologist required.
• C.T. (ASCP) preferred.
• 1 to 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stains, mounts and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other pathological conditions, following established standards and practices.
• 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 PAP smear body fluids and FNAs to detect abnormal conditions.
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Cytotechnologist today with Medical City Fort Worth.

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

HCA North Texas Division, 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare (Corporate)

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

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