Cytotechnologist

CareerArc; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerArc in Holyoke, MA is seeking a Cytotechnologist to join the Holyoke Medical Center Laboratory. You will prepare, process, and screen cytologic specimens in accordance with department policies and center standards.

The role requires ASCP Cytotechnologist certification, a Bachelor's degree, and at least two years of recent cytology experience. You will maintain equipment, assist pathologists, and contribute to continuous quality improvement in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and ASCP Cytotechnologist certification.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cytotechnologist experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytology specimens and screen samples.
• Prepare reagents and perform cytology prep.
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies; assist pathologist.
• Maintain departmental statistics and CAP cytopathology checklist.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsible for the preparation, processing, and screening of cytologic specimens in compliance with policies of the department and the medical center. Duties include, but not limited to, prepare reagents for procedures#.. .# Dupreparing reagents for procedures; performing cytology prep, performing routine maintenance on lab instruments and equipment;#maintaining supplies; assisting pathologist and/or radiologist with cytology‑related procedures, maintaining departmental statistics, overseeing the CAP cytopathology checklist.

REQUIREMENTS:#Bachelors Degree; ASCP registration as a Cytotechnologist; minimum of two years#recent experience as a Cytotechnologist Applicants must have: A passion for caring for a community through quality work in a stand-alone hospital lab. A drive to learn new practices to be able to adapt to our rapidly growing test menu. A willingness to offer new ideas to the team to help with our culture of continuous#improvement. A high level of attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time. A TEAMWORK MENTALITY Our mission at the Holyoke Medical Center laboratory is to work collaboratively#to ensure quality results for every patient#every time.