Cytotechnologist

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a Cytotechnologist to prepare slides, prioritize specimen preparation, and analyze specimens under the microscope, reporting results with cytology terminology. Day shift, 8 hours, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Responsible for maintaining safety and standards in specimen handling, and operating cytology equipment to ensure accurate analysis within a leading rural health system.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Cytotechnologist by ASCP or equivalent.
• Graduated from ABHES-accredited cytotechnology program.
• Experience with cytology slide preparation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares slides of human cell samples and prioritizes specimen preparation.
• Processes and examines specimens under a microscope to identify malignant or related abnormal conditions.
• Reports laboratory results using cytotechnology terminology.
• Maintains safety and adherence to specimen collection standards.
• Demonstrates skill in use of cytology equipment.
• Ensures accuracy of analysis and quality assurance.

Skills

Cytotechnologist

Microscopy

Quality assurance

Education

ABHES accredited cytotechnology program

ASCP Cytotechnologist certification

Tools

Microscope operation

Job description

Summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50 Union Position: No Department Details Open to 72 or 64 hours per pay period in lieu of 80 hours. Monday-Friday, no weekends or call. 8am-4pm.

Prepares slides of human cell samples and prioritizes specimen preparation (via specimen processing and/or FNA onsites), following established standards and practices. Processes and examines various specimens under a microscope to determine possible malignant or related abnormal conditions.

Job Description

Ensures the accuracy of specimen analysis in compliance with established quality assurance policies and procedures.

Reports laboratory results, using current cytotechnology terminology, according to institutional protocols and principles.

Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.

Utilizes a microscope to examine specimens collected from the human body to identify abnormal cells and other conditions.

Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relative to position.

Recognizes and minimize safety risks and complies with all safety practices and protocols.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following qualifications: (1) Graduated from an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited school of cytotechnology or other organization by health and Human Services (HHS); or (2) Certified in cytotechnology by a certification agency approved by HHS (e.g. American Society of Clinical Pathology); or (3) Before September 1, 1992, have successfully completed two years in an accredited institution (12 semester hours in science, eight of which are in biology) and have 12 months training in an approved school of cytotechnology; or have received six months formal training in an approved school and six months’ full-time experience; or (4) Before September 1, 1992, have achieved a satisfactory grade in an HHS proficiency test for cytotechnologists; or (5) Before September 1, 1994, have two years’ full-time experience or equivalent within the preceding five years examining slides under the supervision of a physician certified in pathology and before January 1, 1969, be a high school graduate from six months cytotechnology training in a laboratory directed by a physician and completed two years fulltime supervised experience in cytotechnology before January 1, 1969; or (6) On or before September 1, 1994, have two years’ full-time experience or equivalent within preceding five years in the United States (US) and on or before September 1, 1995, have either graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAHEA) approved school to be certified as a cytotechnologist.
• Must hold certification as a Cytotechnologist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry.
• Cytotechnologists certified after January 2004 are required to produce all documentation related to fulfilling the requirements of ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.