Cytotechnologist

Pride Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Supplemental coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Cytotechnologist to join our team in Peoria, IL. This 13-week contract offers an opportunity to work with a top-tier healthcare organization and gain acute-care laboratory experience.

The role involves performing cytology testing, preparing and evaluating slides, and reporting results with accuracy. Epic experience and an Illinois license are preferred; BLS is required. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• CT(ASCP) certification required.
• Active Illinois license or application initiated before submission.
• Experience in a large hospital and acute-care lab preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cytology testing and microscopic evaluation of specimens.
• Prepare, examine, and interpret cytology slides accurately.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of test results according to laboratory standards.
• Document findings and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Follow all laboratory, safety, and regulatory procedures.
• Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff as needed.
• Use Epic for laboratory documentation and workflow.
• Maintain competency and comply with department quality-control requirements.

Skills

CT(ASCP) Cytologist

IL license

BLS

Tools

Epic

Job description

Pride Health is seeking a Cytotechnologist to join a team in Peoria, IL 61637. This is a 13-week contract opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cytology testing and microscopic evaluation of specimens.
• Prepare, examine, and interpret cytology slides accurately.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of test results according to laboratory standards.
• Document findings and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Follow all laboratory, safety, and regulatory procedures.
• Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff as needed.
• Use Epic for laboratory documentation and workflow.
• Maintain competency and comply with department quality-control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• CT(ASCP) – Certified Cytologist required.
• Active Illinois license required or application must be initiated before submission.
• Large hospital experience preferred.
• Experience working in an acute-care laboratory preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.
• BLS (AHA or ARC) listed as a submission requirement.

Additional Information:

• Location: Peoria, IL 61637
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Local Pay range: $55-$59/hour

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Travel Gross Pay: $3100 - $3200/Week

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.