Cytotechnologist

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Investment Program

Career Development

Comprehensive benefits

401k match

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Cytotechnologist to screen and report gynecological cytology samples and refer abnormal cases to the pathologist. You will also screen non-gynecological specimens for abnormalities prior to pathologist review.

Starting pay is $37.40 per hour with potential for higher compensation based on experience. This fulltime, 0.9 FTE position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within our pathology team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology from an accredited school or CMS-approved certification.
• ASCP Cytotechnologist Certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen and report negative gynecological cytology cases and refer abnormal cases to the pathologist.
• Screen non-gynecological specimens for abnormalities prior to pathologist examination.

Skills

Cytotechnologist

ASCP Certification

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Emplify Health by Gundersen is adding a Cytotechnologist to our Pathology team.

What You'll Do:

As a Cytotechnologist, you will be responsible for the screening and reporting of negative gynecological cytology cases and identifying and referring abnormal cases to the pathologist. You are also responsible for the screening of non-gynecological specimens for the identification of abnormalities prior to the pathologist examination of the specimen.

What's Available:

Fulltime - 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE) Day shifts, no weekends, holidays, or call required Starting pay of $37.40 per hour and up based on your years of experience.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology from an accredited school of cytotechnology OR certified by a certification agency approved by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

A copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Cytotechnologist Certification Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues

What You'll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• Relocation assistance available

About Us:

Emplify health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually.

Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.

Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you’ll love!

Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years.

Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you.

We’ve made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love.

Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve.

You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities.

This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world‑class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Gundersen Health System, based in LaCrosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician‑led, not‑for‑profit healthcare system includes a 325‑bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.