Cytologist

Join the Regions Hospital laboratory team as a Cytologist and bring your expertise to a collaborative environment committed to quality, patient care, and excellence in diagnostic cytology

• Microscopically evaluates gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and fine-needle aspiration cytology slides to identify malignant cells, infectious organisms, and other cellular abnormalities, including deficiencies in specimen preparation.
• Participates in quality control, proficiency testing, and other required programs to maintain certification and regulatory compliance.
• Performs rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) for fine-needle aspiration procedures, including EBUS, EUS, robot-assisted endoscopic, CT-guided, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Work schedule:

• FTE: 1.0 (40 Hrs. Weekly)
• Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or allied health sciences including Chemistry, Biology, Medical Technology, etc. and successful completion of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or ASCP approved School of Cytotechnology.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: ASCP board certification or eligible. Two (2) years of Cytotechnology work experience within the last five- (5) years may substitute for the educational qualifications. Must be certified within one year of hire. If ASCP certified after 2004, must participate in the Certificate of Maintenance Program (CMP).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: Three years of experience as a cytotechnologist in a CLIA accredited laboratory.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: ASCP certification and completion of a CLIA approved proficiency test taken within the year of hire.

Benefits:

Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company