Cytotechnologist

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours? This opportunity is: Location: Memphis, TN 38134 Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 8 am- 4:30 pm Full-time: Benefit Eligible In this role, you will: Perform a vital part of the patient care process through examining prepared slides with the microscope to detect evidence of abnormalities Report negative Pap Test cases and refers abnormal cases to the pathologists for review May read Non-GYN specimens and report findings to the pathologists for final diagnosis Document for each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in the laboratory or for any other employer. Perform embedding and microtomy. Perform automated IHC/ISH and special staining, employing different staining platforms (Ventana, Leica, etc.). Test and validate new antibodies. Analyze and troubleshoot equipment related issues. Maintain quality control and assurance records. Performs and documents preventative maintenance. Document the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period. Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment Champion safety, compliance, and quality control All you need is: CT Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Tennessee Licensing HT or HTL Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Strong critical thinking, complex problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills. Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated instruments, microscopes, microtomes, and audible alarms Bonus points if you’ve got: 2 years of laboratory training or experience We’ll give you: Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people Opportunity to grow in your profession Free lab services for you and your dependents Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match A sense of belonging – we’re a community! We also want you to know: This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: American Esoteric Labs Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.