Cytotechnologist

Job Description

The Certified Cytologist provides a diagnostic evaluation for malignancy and other disease states on both gynecological and a wide variety of non-gynecological body samples.

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $2,500 sign-on in addition to relocation assistance.

Job Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Day Shift
  
  

Job Essentials

• Examines specimens microscopically and performs cellular evaluation for cancer detection and identification of other pathologic conditions.
• Verifies the identification of the specimen with the patient's name, accession number, and type of specimen on slide(s) and requisition and assures that established procedures are followed for collection, preparation, processing and evaluation for all specimens submitted for cytological exams.
• Evaluates general cellular preparations according to adequate material on slides and assures the number of slides examined or reviewed does not exceed the limit set by CLIA regulations.
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal cellular components, identifies cellular and non-cellular components, and locates and marks areas for further study.
• Performs evaluations and preparations in accordance with special requests, provides additional diagnostic interpretation as required, makes evaluation of abnormal specimens, and submits evaluation and specimen to pathologist for final evaluation and reporting to referring physician.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• ASCP registered
• Cytotechnologist certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• ThinPrep certification
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.
  
  

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City

Ogden

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.46 - $57.80

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.