Senior Cytology Specialist & Technical Lead

Advocate Health; Rosemont (IL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks an experienced Cytotechnologist to evaluate patient samples for malignant, premalignant, infectious, and inflammatory processes, abiding by CLIA standards.

The role provides technical leadership in cytology, supports QA/QC processes, and ensures compliance across sites while mentoring staff and maintaining confidentiality and effective communication with colleagues and clinicians.

Formación

• Cytotechnologist (CT) certification issued by ASCP BOC.
• Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology (or Cytology/related discipline with accredited program).
• Typically 3 years of experience in high-complexity cytology testing.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional communication.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate patient samples to determine presence or absence of malignant, premalignant, infectious, and inflammatory processes.
• Provide technical expert guidance in cytological evaluations and high-complexity testing; assist staff as needed.
• Report, sign-out and troubleshoot cytology responsibilities of molecular testing when required.
• Oversee QC/QA, training, and implementation of testing protocols and policies.
• Coordinate workflow, scheduling, and staff development; monitor regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Confidentiality

Flexible schedule

Effective communication

Quality assurance

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology

Bachelor's degree in Cytology or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks an experienced Cytotechnologist to evaluate patient samples for malignant, premalignant, infectious, and inflammatory processes, abiding by CLIA standards.

The role provides technical leadership in cytology, supports QA/QC processes, and ensures compliance across sites while mentoring staff and maintaining confidentiality and effective communication with colleagues and clinicians.