**$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply** The Cytotechnologist examines all types of cytology cases microscopically, identifies and marks appropriate cells, and renders the correct diagnosis of each case. This job makes the final diagnosis on gynecologic samples evaluated as negative, with changes of and including moderate cervicitis. This job makes the preliminary diagnosis on all abnormal gynecologic cases going into sign-out (greater than moderate cervicitis) and all non-gynecologic cases. This job works under the general direction of a Pathologist. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified as a Cytotechnologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology within 6 months of employment in position Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current CT (ASCP) Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: One (1) year of clinical work experience as a Cytotechnologist Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor Degree in Health Science (Cytotechnology Track) Education/training PREFERRED: Masters Degree in Cytotechnology or Clinical Lab Science from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: Makes diagnostic decisions on cytologic cases and applies the appropriate criteria to correctly interpret thecases. In cytopreparation, makes correct decisions about the handling of samples for optimal preparations. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: N/A Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting, Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory :Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Reading, Logical thinking Other: Emotional, Steady pace Workday Day (United States of America) EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.