What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytology Technologist, Per Diem, Evening Shift, St Helena position at Adventist Health?
Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.
Job Summary:
Receives samples of cells to performs routine microscopic examinations of tissue and other materials to test for absence of or present abnormal conditions, bacteria, viruses, and other disease indicators.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in cytotechnology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Cytology experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as Cytotechnologist (CT; ASCP): Required
- ASCP-Cytotechnologist (CLM) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (PATH-A): Required
Essential Functions:
- Examines and detects the presence or absence of disease at the cellular level through handling biological samples, preparing slides, examining both gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, and observing small changes under a microscope according to established procedures. Is able to identify and interpret cellular abnormalities and/or inclusions in cytological preparation.
- Reports and documents all abnormal or atypical cell structure to a pathologist for further examination. Inputs test requests and patient results into the Laboratory Information System.
- Participates in quality control to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations such as checking to ensure that all reagents and stains give the proper and expected values. Assures that all necessary supplies and equipment in the department are adequate to perform the daily functions
- Maintains technical knowledge in cytology and is able to process and prepare specimens for cytological evaluation by all applicable methodology.
- Supports and adheres to all company policies and procedures and industry safety standards.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
JOB INFO
Job Category: Technologist
Job Shift: Evening Shift
Assignment Category: Per Diem
Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $40.33 to $55.32. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
Hiring Department: Pathology
Salary : $40 - $55