Cytotechnologist

PALM BEACH PATHOLOGY

West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $35 - $40 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Some college ASCP Certification Bachelor of Science Bachelor's degree Cleaning Cytotechnology Full Job Description We are looking for a Cytotechnologist to join our team in Vero Beach, FL!

• Compensation is based on experience level
• This is a full-time, but completely flexible work schedule.

This position is responsible for screening and reporting cytology image specimens in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs primary screening of Gynecological samples. Renders interpretation with appropriate comments in accordance with established department reporting procedures.
• Maintains daily record of slides screened/hours worked at Palm Beach Pathology and slides screened/hours worked for any other outside employer per procedure manual.
• Maintains open communication with department supervisor, pathologists, and co-workers to ensure optimal operation of the department.
• Maintains high level of proficiency and current knowledge through continuing education seminars, conferences and professional affiliations.
• Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Supports corporate policies and objectives, complies with quality assurance, safety and environmental and infection control protocols.
• Maintains microscope in working condition by performing routine maintenance (documenting on appropriate form), to include general cleaning, troubleshooting and reporting irregularities in operations with appropriate follow up.

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to evaluate gynocologic cellular material using established morphologic criteria.
• Experience with Hologic Imaging system screening imaged slides.
• Ability to complete 24 credit hours of continuing education every two years for FL License.
• Ability to maintain the necessary levels of confidentiality to protect client/patient's privacy and proprietary organizational information. Education/Experience
• Two years college with at least 12 semester hours in science, 8 of which are biology, plus one year cytology technical training (from CAHEA accredited school). OR
• Bachelor of Science, plus one year cytology technical training (from a CAHEA accredited school).
• Must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry.
• Cytotechnologists may be hired immediately upon graduation from a CAHEA accredited school of Cytotechnology.

They must be eligible for certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry. It is preferred that the registry be taken prior to employment. If failure to pass the registry occurs the Cytotechnologist will be expected to retake the exam within the time frame set forth by the ASCP (only 2 consecutive attempts will be allowed).

• Cytotechnologists are required to hold a current State of Florida license, or be eligible for one.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Pathology Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Cytotechnology:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

2013 Ponce De Leon Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person