Cytotechnologist - Cytology

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); Híbrido; USD 39.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Cytotechnologist to diagnose gynecological and non-gynecological specimens for cellular abnormalities via microscope. The role requires ASCP Cytotechnologist Certification or eligibility and involves correlating clinical information with findings to ensure accurate diagnoses.

Responsibilities include preparing, staining, and examining slides, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety practices.

Formación

• ASCP Cytotechnologist Certification or eligible.
• Prepare, stain, and examine specimens for cellular abnormalities.
• Diagnose negative slides and refer atypical or positive cases for further evaluation; confer with supervisors.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of samples and analyses.
• Perform and record preventive maintenance and function verification of microscope and other equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and infection control practices.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, stain, and examine specimens for cellular abnormalities.
• Correlate laboratory findings with clinical information for accurate diagnosis.
• Diagnose slides and refer inconclusive cases for further evaluation.
• Maintain accurate records of samples and analyses to avoid mix-ups.
• Perform preventative maintenance and verify microscope and equipment function.
• Follow safety and infection control practices in daily work.

Conocimientos

Microscopy

Specimen staining

Documentation

Laboratory safety

Educación

ASCP Cytotechnologist Certification

Descripción del empleo

## Cytotechnologist - CytologyApply: Jackson, MS: Full time: Posted Today: R00054134Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00054134## Job Category:Allied Health## Organization:Cytology and Cytopathology## Location/s:Main Campus Jackson## Job Title:Cytotechnologist - Cytology## Job Summary:To diagnose gynecological and non-gynecological specimens for cellular abnormalities via microscope. To correlate existing laboratory history or clinical information with microscopic findings.## Education & ExperienceEducational requirements to meet American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification **Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:** ASCP Board of Registry Cytotechnologist Certification or eligible for certification.## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**Responsibilities*** Prepares, stains, and examines specimens for study to detect minute abnormalities in the shape, color, or size of a cell.* Conducts evaluations to detect abnormal hormone conditions and other pathological diseases processes.* Diagnosis negative slides and refers atypical, inconclusive, or positive cases for further evaluation; confers with supervisors and other relevant personnel on an ongoing basis about cases.* Maintains accurate records and documentation of samples and analysis to avoid patient mix-up.* Performs and records preventative maintenance and function verification of microscope and other equipment.* Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.* Performs other duties as assigned.* The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.**Physical and Environmental Demands** Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)## Time Type:Full time## FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:No## Pay Class:Hourly## FTE %:100## Work Shift:Day## Benefits Eligibility:## Grant Funded:No## Job Posting Date:09/22/2026