Cytotechnologist

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana is seeking a skilled cytologist. The role involves screening cytology slides for both adequate and abnormal results while providing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and CT (ASCP) certification, along with a year's experience as a staff cytologist. The position includes flexible work schedules and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and CT (ASCP) certification is required.
• Six months on-the-job training required.
• One year as staff cytologist is required.

Responsibilities

• Screens cytology slide for adequacy and prepares reports.
• Provides supervisory cytologist with rescreens.
• Discuss dysplasia's and suspicious smears with supervisory cytologist and Pathologist.

Skills

Knowledge of processing specimens

Ability to operate word processing and dictation equipment

Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines

Professional communication skills

Ability to work under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree

CT (ASCP) certification

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Screens cytology slide for adequacy, benign and malignant processes, and prepares appropriate reports. Provides supervisory cytologist with rescreens. Discuss all dysplasia's and suspicious smears with supervisory cytologist and Pathologist. The employee works with specimens from patients of all ages. The employee must reflect mission statement and philosophy of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in daily work habits and contacts.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required and CT (ASCP) certification is required.

Training: Six months on the job training required.

Experience: One year as staff cytologist is required.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge and techniques in processing specimens for review and diagnosis of the pathologist. Knowledge of regulations of cytology equipment and supplies. The ability to deal with the pathologist and other physicians in a courteous and professional manner. The ability to deal with stress in getting workload completed in a specified time frame on a daily basis. Ability to operate designated word processing, dictation and transcription equipment. Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.