What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytologist - Anatomic Pathology position at University of Iowa Health Care Health System?
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $5,000 based on years of experience!
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Cytologist to perform a variety of laboratory procedures such as recognition, identification, and interpretation of detailed morphologic features of normal and atypical cells from various body sites. This position is 100% time, Monday-Friday, 1 st shift.
Duties to include:
· Performs microscopic examination of slides on Cytologic specimens including gyn, non-gyn and FNA's rendering preliminary and final Cytologic impression.
· Performs specimen procedures for gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and histologic specimens as needed.
· Ensures the lab is in compliance with all regulations of accrediting agencies.
· Follows guidelines for quality control.
· Provides cytotechnology orientation to other professional personnel and pathology residents as requested.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us
Required Qualifications:
· A Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited cytotechnology program is required.
· Registered or eligible for registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathology is required.
· Demonstrated proficiency in communication, working well with others, and experience working in a health center are desired.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu .
Applicant Resource Center -
Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!
Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Additional Information- Classification Title: Cytotechnologist
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 7
- Starting Salary Minimum: 70000
- Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Brenda Carey
- Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu
Salary : $5,000
