Cytotechnologist/Full-Time/Days/Rosemont

Advocate Aurora Health; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rosemont is seeking a Cytotechnologist to evaluate patient samples and ensure compliance with quality standards. This full-time position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, day shift hours, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Cytotechnology and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) or SCT certification required.
• At least one year of cytotechnology training approved by CAAHEP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient samples for malignant and infectious changes.
• Documents quality assurance activities and monitors workflow.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Cytotechnology

Job description

Department:

60346 IL ACL Laboratories - IL Central Lab: Cytology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time, day shift hours. Start time can range from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., working an 8-hour shift. No weekends required.

Sign-On Bonus:

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Major Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic principles and interpretation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic evaluations, maintaining screening productivity. Evaluates patient samples for malignant, pre-malignant, infectious, and inflammatory changes.
• Identifies and provides accurate diagnoses within department guidelines. Maintains false negative rates and discrepancies within acceptable ranges set by the Supervisor. Follows screening limits and workload policies per CLIA'88 standards.
• Ensures specimens are properly identified, labeled, data entered, and suitable for testing. Corrects errors in patient data, demographics, and billing. Ensures reports are accurate and timely according to quality assurance protocols.
• Assists in preparing cytology slides from FNA procedures using proper techniques.
• Performs and monitors quality control and assurance for cytology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular testing. Troubleshoots equipment, validates instruments, and tests according to protocols. Recognizes and corrects test or instrument malfunctions.
• Documents quality assurance activities and monitors workflow to meet deadlines.
• Uses computer systems appropriately, reports, and enters results following policies. Refers cases for quality control review and interpretation.
• Supports and improves laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to team members and clients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific patient care, assessing data reflective of patient status, and providing appropriate care as per policies.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT) certification, or
• ASCP BOC Cytotechnologist (CT) certification within 1 year.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Cytotechnology

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• At least one year of cytotechnology training approved by CAAHEP.
• Participation in proficiency testing and continuing education (minimum 12 hours).
• Mandatory in-services and department meetings attendance.
• Knowledge of cytologic specimen processing.
• Effective communication, teamwork, computer proficiency, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and alternate site assignments.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operate essential equipment, lift up to 10 lbs frequently, up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Sit, stand, walk for most of the day, and sit for extended periods.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation hazards, human blood, body fluids, and tissues. Use appropriate protective gear.

This description provides a general overview. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.