Cytotechnologist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with a match

Education support

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Overland Park is seeking a qualified Cytotechnologist to prepare and analyze cell specimens for diagnostic purposes. The role involves staining and evaluating cells for cancer detection, maintaining regulatory standards, and ensuring timely preparation of slides and reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and preferably possess a Cytotechnology Credential (ASCP) with prior experience in a laboratory setting. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical support, retirement plans, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Cytotechnology Credential (ASCP) preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stains and studies cells to detect pathological conditions.
• Prepares slides from specimens for examination.
• Evaluates cells for cancer and infections.
• Maintains quality control standards.

Skills

Cell examination for abnormalities

Quality assurance in the laboratory

Experience with Papanicolaou smear

Timely preparation of slides

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Cytotechnology Credential (ASCP)

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Cytotechnologist / Cytotech (PRN) is responsible for preparation and storage of all specimens and necessary documentation, and prepares stains and slides for cytotechnologic reading or review by the Pathologist.

Essential Functions

• Stains, mounts, and studies cells of the 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.
• Perform quality assurance in the laboratory, including the maintenance of the system in 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 quality control standards are met.
• Maintain procedures and records to meet all regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as necessary for efficient operation of the department.
• Actively seek ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or services delivered.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the occurrence reporting system and use it to report potential patient safety issues.
• Follow established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcomes in patient care which result in patient harm.
• Attend in‑service presentations and complete all mandatory education requirements. Use Performance Improvement Plans to enhance patient safety.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and dependable attendance.
• Prepare and maintain reagents and equipment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Cytotechnology Credential (ASCP) preferred
• 1 to 3 years of experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.