Cytotechnologist - YH Pathology - Days

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Cytologist to perform microscopic analysis of cellular samples in York County, PA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, certification as a Cytologist, and less than one year of cytotechnology experience. Responsibilities include thorough evaluations of gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples and maintaining confidentiality under HIPAA regulations. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, a retirement savings plan, and paid time off, among others.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Cytologist required upon hire.
• Less than 1-year Cytotechnology experience required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs microscopic evaluations of cellular samples.
• Records test results in the laboratory information system.
• Participates in CMS-approved proficiency testing program.

Skills

Cytotechnology experience

ThinPrep Imaging experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Full Time (80 hours/pay period)

Days

Specific shift times TBD

General Summary

Performs microscopic analysis of cellular samples from all body sites following established standards and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs thorough and accurate microscopic evaluations for gynecologic and non-gynecologic cell samples using recognized cytomorphologic criteria while correlating findings with available clinical data and patient history.
• Classifies slides, records classification, and presents gynecologic slides with unusual or abnormal cell structures as well as all non-gynecologic slides to a pathologist for further examination.
• Records or enters all test results into the laboratory information system, as applicable.
• Participates successfully in an annual CMS-approved proficiency testing program for gynecologic cytology.
• Assists with onsite FNA procedures; prepares and stains slides onsite for immediate assessment by cytopathologist.
• Properly operates and maintains microscopes and other equipment; uses an automated slide imaging microscope for initial review of all gynecologic cytology slides.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required and
• College Transcript – as part of CAP requirements, copy of college diploma and transcript required upon hire. Required and
• College Diploma – as part of CAP requirements, copy of college diploma and transcript required upon hire. Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1-year Cytotechnology experience. Required
• ThinPrep Imaging experience Preferred

Licenses

• Certified Cytologist – ASCP Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.