Cytologist - Laboratory

About Montrose Regional Health

As the leading healthcare in the Uncompahgre Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare backed by the latest technology experience, and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services in 23-specialties and sub- specialties. We are the hospital, the healthcare resource, and the employer of choice in our communities. Montrose Regional Health is a not for-profit accredited by the Joint Commission meeting the highest standards of healthcare.

The laboratory at Montrose Regional Health is fully accredited by the Joint Commission of Accredited Healthcare Organizations and registered by the State of Colorado. It is staffed by certified medical technologists and technicians working under the supervision of two full-time pathologists.

The Cytologist is responsible for processing standings and studying cells microscopically from the human body to detect evidence of cancer and other pathological conditions. Receives body materials and fluids such as blood, urine, exudates, and scrapings and performs all necessary procedures for preparation of specimen. Assumes responsibility for all Joint Commission compliant QC and QA documentation covering the cytopathology section.

• Education:
  
  Must have graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation; or be licensed by a certifying agency approved by HHS. CT (ASCP) certification, IAC or equivalent required.
• Training &
  
  Experience:
  
  Must have 3 years of full-time experience as a cytotechnologist within the preceding 10 years. Should be experienced with non-GYN cytology and fine needle aspiration techniques.
• Job Knowledge:
  Prefer current Thin Prep certification, and processing acumen.
• Previous work experience in medical field preferred.

• Mentoring
• Continuing Education
• 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Multiple health options to selection from
• Ability to earn an additional 5.00 by participating in the professional development ladder program

• Integrity & honesty in everything we do
• Service with care and compassion
• Excellence
• Leadership with innovation & Creativity
• We care for our team like family.

* This position is located in Montrose Colorado