Cytotechnologist

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Cytotechnologist to receive and prepare specimens for technical and diagnostic procedures. You will work with stains, mounts and label slides, and match them exactly with corresponding requisition forms, assisting physicians with bedside sample collection and evaluating specimens.

Responsibilities also include slide interpretation, preparing and maintaining reagents, and answering department calls to relay results.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science/biology and one year in approved program of training/experience or equivalent.
• Meet CLIA requirement for Cytotechnologist.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare specimens for technical and diagnostic procedures.
• Work with stains, mounts and label slides and matches them exactly with corresponding requisition forms.
• Process all non-gyn specimens so that maximum cellular component is deposited on glass slides.
• Assist Physicians in obtaining and evaluating the sample collection procedures done at patient bedside.
• Perform slide interpretation.
• Prepare and maintain reagents necessary to carry out duties.
• Answer telephones for department, relays result and other information related to test procedures.

Education

Associate degree in science/biology

Job description

Lab Surgical

• Receive and prepare specimens for technical and diagnostic procedures.
• Work with stains, mounts and labels slides and matches them exactly with corresponding requisition forms.
• Process all non-gyn specimens so that maximum cellular component is deposited on glass slides.
• Assist Physicians in obtaining and evaluating the sample collection procedures done at patient bedside.
• Perform slide interpretation.
• Prepare and maintain reagents necessary to carry out duties.
• Answer telephones for department, relays result and other information related to test procedures.

The Cytotechnologist will:

• Receive and prepare specimens for technical and diagnostic procedures.
• Work with stains, mounts and labels slides and matches them exactly with corresponding requisition forms.
• Process all non-gyn specimens so that maximum cellular component is deposited on glass slides.
• Assist Physicians in obtaining and evaluating the sample collection procedures done at patient bedside.
• Perform slide interpretation.
• Prepare and maintain reagents necessary to carry out duties.
• Answer telephones for department, relays result and other information related to test procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree with science/biology and one year in approved program of training/experience or equivalent.
• Meet CLIA requirement for Cytotechnologist.

Salary Range: 39.31 - 62.90 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .