Cytotechnologist – Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fairview Health Services seeks a Cytotechnologist for M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. The role is a full-time day shift (8am–4:30pm) with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. The CT will perform testing and interpret results across GYN and non-GYN specimens, collaborating with pathologists and clinical teams.

Requirements include a B.S./B.A. in a related field with CLIA high complexity qualification, ASCP CT or SCT cert within 1 year, and GYN Cytology proficiency

Qualifikationen

• B.S./B.A. in a related laboratory field including practicum or equivalent CLIA high complexity qualification.
• Ability to work under stress in various situations.
• Independent judgment in laboratory settings.
• Good manual dexterity for handling specimens.
• ASCP Cytologist (CT) or SCT within 1 year.
• GYN Cytology Proficiency Testing within 1 year.
• 3 years experience in area of specialty (preferred).
• SurePath certification (preferred).

Aufgaben

• Follows guidelines to process specimens and prioritize work.
• Assesses specimen integrity for testing.
• Recognizes infectious, atypical, and abnormal changes in GYN and non-GYN specimens.
• Communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver or pathologist.
• Participates in laboratory quality assurance and performance improvement programs.
• Supports lab performance improvement by data collection and action steps.

Kenntnisse

Ability to work under stress

Independent judgment

Manual dexterity

Ausbildung

B.S./B.A. in related laboratory field with practicum or CLIA high complexity qualification

ASCP Cytologist (CT) or SCT certification within 1 year

GYN Cytology Proficiency Testing within 1 year

3 years experience in area of specialty

SurePath certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Cytotechnologist at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This position is eligible for a sign on bonus (up to $10,000).

The University of Minnesota Medical Center represents an integrated academic health care system and is comprised of two hospitals and dozens of adult specialty clinics on both the East and West banks of the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. We are the flagship facility of Fairview providing breakthrough medicine and redefining the health of our community.This is a:

• 1.0 FTE (80Hours worked every two weeks)
• Day shift position with 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. No weekends No major holidays.

The Cytotechnologist (CT) functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The CT performs a wide variety of testing, evaluating for malignant, pre-malignant and infectious diseases from various body sites. The CT acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The CT correlates data on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other condition affecting test results. The CT collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction. The CT participates in laboratory performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Follows established guidelines to process specimens and prioritize work.
• Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
• Recognizes and marks infectious, atypical and abnormal changes in GYN and non-GYN specimens. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
• Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them
• Acts as a resource for problem solving, action steps and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations.
• Evaluates cytological processing, screening, and results of both GYN and non-GYN specimens for quality and accuracy and initiates appropriate intervention as need.
• Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver/pathologist.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs.
• Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels. Takes action to resolve and consults with supervisor as needed. (i.e. logs, daily worksheets, individual workload records, computer reports).
• Participates in the lab performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results and implementing action step recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes qualifying as high complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA ’88.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situation.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification ASCP - Cytologist (CT) -or- ASCP - Specialist in Cytology (SCT) within 1 Year
• Applicant must be eligible to achieve GYN Cytology Proficiency Testing within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years experience in area of specialty
• SurePath certification

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status