CYTOTECHNOLOGIST 2

Req #: 240319 Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/ Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 03/07/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $,7518 - $11,086 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Cytology Technologist 2 .

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE (40 hours per week)

Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 900 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement and natural beauty.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays

Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region

Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options

Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U

State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform screening of gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, reporting of negative gynecological cases, and refer preliminary diagnosed non-negative gynecological and all non-gynecological cases to the pathologist

Perform quality control assessments of cytopreparation and rescreening of gynecologic cases

Perform laboratory specimen processing consisting of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slide preparation, manual staining and coverslipping of slides

Maintain staining setup and prepare chemical reagents according to laboratory procedures

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment and instruments in accordance with procedures, and documents work completed

Respond to inquiries concerning specimen requirements and case status

Assist in fine needle aspiration procedures and perform rapid on-site immediate assessment for fine needle aspirations and core needle biopsies, using telecytology when indicated

Must monitor and record daily documentation of the total number of slides examined and total number of hours spent screening at the University of Washington and at any other laboratory, and in accordance with CLIA/CAP regulations

Comply with lab policies, safety regulations, and state & federal requirements

Participate in training students, trainees and new employees

Perform the work of Cytology Technologist 1

Perform duties in in support of anatomic pathology services as assigned

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Science Degree
AND

Graduation from an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited school of cytotechnology or other organization approved by Health and Human Services (HHS)
AND

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry (BOR) certification as a Cytotechnologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT).
AND

At least 3 years full-time experience as a cytotechnologist within the preceding 10 years.
OR

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Sitting at desk and microscope use for majority of hours worked

Ability to multi-task and be flexible as priorities change throughout each day

Lab Medicine employees are considered essential staff and as such are required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Salary : $7,518 - $11,086