Cytotechnologist

Overview

Department: Navicent Health Medical Center - Anatomic Pathology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details: Weekdays 8:30A - 5:00P;
No weekends, no holidays

Pay Range: $37.50 - $56.25

• Screens and renders cytologic diagnosis on gynecological (Pap Smears) and non-gynecological specimens.
• Performs immediate EBUS and EUS evaluations in Endoscopy when requested.
• Assists in preparation and processing of specimens for cytologic evaluation in the absence of the laboratory assistant.
• Performs re-screening of high risk and 10% QC cases when appropriate.
• Enters results in the computer, verifies and finalizes reports on all negative gynecologic cytology cases.
• Participates in continuing education programs and participates in successful proficiency testing exams and functions.
• Forwards any adjunct testing on cytologic specimens to appropriate personnel.
• Supports and maintains a positive work environment while following lab and hospital policies.

• Completion of a 4-year BS or BA degree in cytotechnology, biology or life sciences and completion of an accredited cytotechnology program.

• Certification a Cytotechnologist/Cytotechnician by ASCP.

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Cytotechnologist renders cytological diagnosis on specimens from all body sites in compliance with section policies and procedures. Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served.