Cytology, Bench Technologist, Day Shift

Cytology, Bench Technologist, Day Shift HealthCare Connections, Inc. - 5.0 Boston, MA Job Details $60,000 - $120,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Laboratory safety CT (ASCP) Laboratory equipment maintenance Sample preparation Infection control Pathology Mid-level Laboratory equipment calibration Microscope proficiency Collecting samples for laboratory testing Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Position & Client Overview:

One of the largest laboratory organizations in the world seeks a cytotechnologist to test in their busy hospital anatomic pathology laboratory on the day shift.

Salary Range:

60,000-120,000 This reference laboratory invests in the success of their employees. They offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, a 401(k) Plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, and additional perks like paid vacation and holidays. Boston offers a unique blend of historical richness, cultural vibrancy, and practical advantages. Here's why it's wonderful:

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Job Summary:

Analyze fluid and tissue specimens for microscopic cellular abnormalities. Work closely with pathologists and independently.

Skill Requirements:

Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance Handle pressure responsibility, often performing highly detailed microscopic work for long periods of time Responsibilities may include but not limited to: Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination

Education, Certification, & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology CT(ASCP) certification HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND