Cytotechnologist: Pathology Microscopist & Cancer Detection

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Virginia is seeking a Cytotechnologist to evaluate cell samples, detect precancerous and infectious conditions, and assist pathologists with pathology reports.

Candidates must hold CT Cytotechnologist Certification (ASCP preferred), a Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry/MLS, and completion of Cytotechnology Program. Three years of clinical lab experience is preferred. Bon Secours Mercy Health offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• CT Cytotechnologist Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Biology/Chemistry/Medical Laboratory Science (required)
• Completion of Cytotechnology Program (required)
• 3 years of clinical lab experience (preferred)
• 28 CH of biology and chemistry (required)
• 3 CH of mathematics or statistics (required)

Responsibilities

• Stains, mounts, and studies cells of the human body under a microscope to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions.
• Performs specimen processing and special procedures with or without pathologists for adequacy as needed.
• Functions as technical reference.
• Correlates data and detects discrepancies (clerical and technical) based on review of GYN (gynecology) and non-GYN requisitions and computer data entry orders.

Education

Bachelor's in Biology/Chemistry/Medical Laboratory Science

Completion of Cytotechnology Program

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Virginia is seeking a Cytotechnologist to evaluate cell samples, detect precancerous and infectious conditions, and assist pathologists with pathology reports.

Candidates must hold CT Cytotechnologist Certification (ASCP preferred), a Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry/MLS, and completion of Cytotechnology Program. Three years of clinical lab experience is preferred. Bon Secours Mercy Health offers competitive pay and benefits.