Cytotechnologist - Sign-On Bonus & Lab Impact

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Cytotechnologist to analyze specimens for review by the pathologist. The role includes screening Pap smears and non-gynecological slides, reviewing patient history, and ensuring accurate reporting.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a science field (or a Master's if the Bachelor's is in a non-science field) and Cytotechnologist credential (CT-ASCP) or CT-IAC. A $5,000 sign-on incentive is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science-related field; OR,
• Master's degree in a Science-related field if a Bachelor's degree is in a non-science related field.
• Must be registered as a Cytotechnologist through the ASCP (CT-ASCP) OR CT-IAC.

Responsibilities

• Screens pap smears and non-gynecological slides and reports results according to established protocol.
• Reviews patient history in association with screening cytology slides.
• Documents workload and submits weekly reports for review. Reviews discrepant cases with Pathologist to improve and provide quality patient care.
• Maintains a False Negative Proportion (FNP) of ± 1-2% of the lab average but does not exceed a 5% overall FNP.
• Maintains an 80-100% Diagnostic Correlation with the Pathologist.
• Maintains gyn statistical analysis rates of ± 5% as compared to the laboratory's overall rates.
• Maintains individual workload limit as set forth by the supervisor/director, derived from the employee's 6 month performance appraisal.
• Completes special assignments as designated by the supervisor in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists with Fine Needle Aspiration(FNA) adequacy assessments throughout various procedure areas in the hospital.

Skills

Technical judgment

Recordkeeping

Instruction following

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree in Science (if Bachelor's non-science)

Job description

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Cytotechnologist to analyze specimens for review by the pathologist. The role includes screening Pap smears and non-gynecological slides, reviewing patient history, and ensuring accurate reporting.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a science field (or a Master's if the Bachelor's is in a non-science field) and Cytotechnologist credential (CT-ASCP) or CT-IAC. A $5,000 sign-on incentive is offered.