Job Description

Cytotechnologist, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health is hiring a full time Cytotechnician for the pathology department for first shift at UC Medical Center.We are offering a $10,000 service bonus!

The Cytotechnologist will evaluate cellular specimens microscopically to detect malignant, pre-malignant and other pathologic conditions.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Responsible for accessioning, processing, staining and mounting of both gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens as needed.
• Attend specimen collection procedures, such as FNA’s at hospital sites, making cellular preparations during the procedure, performing rapid staining and evaluating the cellular preparation under the microscope for cellular adequacy.
• Responsible for maintaining the FNA cart, keeping it stocked and informing necessary personnel when more supplies are needed.
• Maintains quality control documentation of slide stain and technical quality.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition, recognizing any malfunctions and troubleshooting or communicating problems to the cytology manager or other personnel responsible for equipment.
• Perform customer service as necessary.
• Adheres to laboratory’s quality control policies and documents assurance standards are met.
• Participate in continuing education programs and maintains a record of continuing education participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree required
• Completion of accredited cytotechnology program required. Must be registered ASCP Cytotechnologist or eligible to take the ASCP Cytotechnologist Board of Registry Exam.
• Minimum of 1 year experience required.