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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System · 1 week ago

Cytotechnologist CT(ASCP)

Muskegon, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation, seeking a Cytotechnologist. The Cytotechnologist performs laboratory procedures related to cytologic specimens, evaluates slides for cancer cells and other organisms, and maintains quality control within the cytology lab.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of all laboratories preparatory techniques necessary to produce cytologic specimens, including smears, and cell blocks

Able to recognize and advise for corrective actions on sub optimally processed/prepared specimens

Collects, accessions, and prepares GYN, Non Gyn, and FNA specimens

Maintains quality control and maintenance records within the cytology lab section under direction of the Section Leader and/or Manager

Evaluates all GYN, Non GYN, and FNA cytologic slides microscopically to determine the presence of cancer cells, infectious organisms, etc

Identifies and marks all abnormal cells and presents these findings to a Pathologist for final evaluation

Participates in the maintenance of the monthly cytology lab statistics

Files and/or pulls slides for slide conferences, old case review, etc

Document slide interpretation results for each gyn and non-gyn cytology case examined or reviewed

Qualification

ASCP certificationCytotechnologyCytology experienceLaboratory proceduresQuality controlMicroscopic evaluationSpecimen preparation

Required

Bachelor's degree in science or health related field, with lab internship

Must have ASCP certification or eligible in Cytotechnology

Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization

Demonstrates a mastery of the theories, principles and techniques involved in the area of specialization