Cytotechnologist (FT, Days) - Cherry Hill

Jefferson Health; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform microscopic evaluation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens, including fine needle aspirations, and to screen slides for abnormal cells in collaboration with the department team.

The role requires slide preparation/examination, specimen submission communication, data recording, quality control participation, and ongoing training to maintain competency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cytotechnology or equivalent required.
• CP-BC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Prepares and examines non-gynecologic and gynecologic slides for cellular evidence of disease and renders an interpretation.
• Assists with Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy and other procedures.
• Communicates requirements for specimen submission.
• Utilizes computer equipment to record and transmit laboratory data.
• Participates in Quality Control and proficiency testing programs and other required programs to maintain certification.
• Signs out negative gynecological smears.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees and students, hospital and laboratory in-service and continuing education programs and mandated annual proficiency testing to ensure currency of job knowledge and technical competency
• Performs other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, or manager.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cytotechnology

CP-BC - Clinical Pathologist-Board Certified

Job description

Job Details

The Cytotechnologist performs microscopic evaluation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens, including fine needle aspirations, according to established procedures and protocols. The Cytotechnologist accurately screens routine GYN and Non GYN slides for the presence of abnormal cells. The Cytotechnologist works effectively as a team member within the department and with other departments to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration

Number of Positions in Requisition

1

Job Description

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Prepares and examines non-gynecologic and gynecologic slides for cellular evidence of disease and renders an interpretation of the findings in precise cytopathology terminology. Recognizes deviation from expected results and marks areas for cytopathologist review.
• Assists with Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy and other procedures. Communicates requirements for specimen submission.
• Utilizes computer equipment to record and transmit laboratory data.
• Participates in Quality Control and proficiency testing programs and other required programs to maintain certification.
• Signs out negative gynecological smears.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees and students, hospital and laboratory in-service and continuing education programs and mandated annual proficiency testing to ensure currency of job knowledge and technical competency
• Performs other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, or manager.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Science Degree in Cytotechnology, graduate from a CAHEA-accredited school of Cytotechnology required.

Experience: 2 years’ previous experience preferred; student training accepted.

Licenses and Certifications: CP-BC - Clinical Pathologist-Board Certified - American Board of Pathology preferred.

Salary Range

$36.96 to $52.67 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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