Cytopreparatory Technician

Location

Loyola Medical Center is located in the western suburbs approximately 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I‑290 and I‑55.

Full time

• Full-time
• 12:00pm – 8:30pm
• Area:
  Cytology

In this role, the Cytopreparatory Technician will receive and evaluate cytology specimens to ensure positive sample identification and appropriateness. Process gynecological, non‑gynecological and fine‑needle aspiration slides for diagnostic evaluation by cytopathology technologists and pathologists. Utilize the pathology computer system to provide accurate information for testing, tracking and reporting.

• Receive specimens or slides, assess acceptability and accession cytopathology cases into the pathology information system
• Process gynecological and non‑gynecological specimens and fine‑needle aspiration slides for diagnostic evaluation by the cytotechnologists and pathologists
• Maintain appropriate department supply inventory
• Sort vials for testing sent to reference labs
• Recognize, document and resolve specimen identification errors
• Store specimens appropriately
• Operate and maintain department equipment as required
• Prepare cell blocks for histology
• File and retrieve slides and requisitions

• High School Diploma
• 1–2 years of previous job‑related experience

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive shift differentials
• Daily Pay
• Career development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with employer match
• On‑site fitness center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral rewards
• Perks program

Pay range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour.

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