Cytotechnologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9%

Education support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Cytotechnologist for Medical City Fort Worth. The role involves staining, mounting and evaluating cells to detect cancer and other abnormalities, and preparing slides for review by Cytotechnologists or Pathologists.

Responsibilities include assisting pathologists, ensuring QA standards, and maintaining documentation. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with a Florida Cytotechnologist license; CT (ASCP) certification is preferred, with 1–3 years of experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for Cytotechnologist position.
• Florida Cytotechnologist license required at time of hire.
• C.T. (ASCP) certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred in cytology.

Responsibilities

• Stains, mounts and studies cells to detect cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other conditions.
• Prepare microscopic slides and fix stains to preserve specimens.
• Assist pathologists by preparing samples for reading or review.
• Provide data to assist in pathology reports and ensure QA compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Florida License Cytotechnologist required

C.T. (ASCP) preferred

1 to 3 years preferred

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, precancero us 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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

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.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.