Cytotechnologist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform staining, slide preparation, and cell analysis to support pathology reviews.

The role includes QA, regulatory compliance, and assisting with FNA biopsies. A Bachelor's degree is required, and CT ASCP is preferred, with 1–3 years of experience favored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• C.T. (ASCP) preferred.
• 1 to 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stains, mounts, and studies cells to detect cancers and abnormalities.
• Prepare microscopic slides and fix stains to preserve specimens.
• Examine cell samples for abnormal conditions and patterns.
• Evaluate cells for cancer or infections.
• Prepare PAP smears and FNAs to detect abnormalities.
• Provide clinical data to assist pathologists.
• Assist in collecting cell samples via FNA biopsies.
• Maintain QA and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare slides and reports to meet QC standards.
• Attend mandatory education and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Cytology

PAP staining

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree

C.T. (ASCP) preferred

1–3 years preferred

Tools

Cytology instruments

Laboratory QA systems

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Cytotechnologist PRN? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Cytotechnologist /Cytotech is responsible for preparation and storage of all specimens and necessary documentation. Prepares stains and slides for reading by Cytotechnologist or review by the Pathologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Stains, mounts, and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other pathological conditions, following established standards and practices: Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings, or other bodily exudates and fixes stains and slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope.

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormal hormone conditions.

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.

• Evaluate cells for the presence of cancer, precancerous changes, or infections.

• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs) to detect abnormal conditions.

• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.

• Assist Pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.

• Quality Assurance in the laboratory including the maintenance of the systemin accordance with the requirements of the College of the American Pathologists and preparation for site visits.

• Prepare slides and reports in a timely fashion, ensuring Q.C. are met.

• Maintain procedures and records to meet all regulatory standards.

• Perform other duties as necessary for efficient operation of the department.

• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.

• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care which results in patient harm.

• Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements. Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.

• Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance.

• Prepare and maintain reagents and equipment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required

• C.T. (ASCP) preferred

• 1 to 3 years preferred

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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