Cytotechnologist

CentraCare Health; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 45,667 - 68,508; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Retirement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Willmar, Minnesota seeks a Cytotechnologist to perform duties focused on cytology and molecular specimens with minimal supervision. The role includes accessioning, preparing, and processing specimens, while also screening for atypical or malignant changes. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnologist or related field and ASCP certification within 6 months. The part-time position offers a pay range of $33.15 to $49.73 per hour, along with various benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnologist or a related field.
• Certification by ASCP within 6 months of hiring.
• Proficiency in screening and evaluating cytology preparations.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties following established protocols with minimal supervision.
• Accession, prepare and process cytology and molecular specimens.
• Assist with the collection of fine needle aspirations.

Skills

Independent judgement

Data management

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science or Arts in Cytotechnologist or related

Completion of a 1 year Cytotechnology program

Tools

Pathology computer files management

Job description

As a Cytotechnologist you will perform duties using established and approved protocol that requires a broad use of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal technical supervision, for patients of all ages. This includes accessioning, preparation and processing of cytology and molecular specimens according to standard operating, assisting in the collection of radiologic fine needle aspirations, screening and evaluating all gynecologic and medical cytology preparations for the presence of atypical or malignant cellular changes and providing the pathologist with her/his interpretation of these preparations. You will also assist in the data management of pathology computer files and participate in an on-going Quality Assurance program.

Schedule:

• Part time | 40 hours every two weeks
• Monday-Friday | 7:00am-4:30pm

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $33.15 per hour and increases with experience
  • Pay range: $33.15-49.73 per hour
• Part time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree of Science or Arts in Cytotechnologist or a related Bachelor's degree with completion of a 1 year Cytotechnology program.
• American Society of Clinical Pathologist-Board (ASCP) of Registry certified within 6 months
  • With first exam completed within 90 days
  • Verification within six weeks of exam

To be eligible for the hiring bonus, student loan repayment or relocation bonus, you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous CentraCare/Carris employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time. Relocation bonus must meet distance requirements. Full-time or Part-time status may impact bonus amount.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.