Cytologist

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$10,000 greater than 1yr of experience

$5,000 less than 1yr of experience

$2,500 Relocation Bonus (greater than 50 miles)

(external candidates only)

The Cytologist participates in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in the processing and screening of cytologic specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions, ensuring the efficient and accurate testing of patient specimens. Participate in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens, both gynecologic and non-gynecologic, for evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions according to departmental terminoloy and protocols including marking abnormalities, rendering diagnoses and determining cases for quality control or subsequent review with pathologist;

performs various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols; perform rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) using tele-pathology system in the collection, processing and immediate evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirations.

Qualifications

Certifications:

Cytologist (CT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1yr ,

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Cytotechnology

Or

Bachelor's Degree

Science

And

Certificate of Completion

Cytotechnology

Or

Associate's Degree

Science

Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Cytotechnology program. Candidates with a CT certification before 1998 are exempt from the bachelor's degree requirement.

Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Participate in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens for evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions according to departmental terminology and protocols including; marking abnormalities, rendering diagnoses and determining cases for quality control or subsequent review with pathologist.

Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.

Participate in the collection, processing and immediate evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirations Apply knowledge of specimen processing techniques to meet department requirements.

Participate in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens for evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions according to departmental terminology and protocols including; marking abnormalities, rendering diagnoses and determining cases for quality control or subsequent review with pathologist Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols.

Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing. Participate in the collection, processing and immediate evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirations Apply knowledge of specimen processing techniques to meet department requirements.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance– and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.

The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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