Cytotechnologist

Primary City/State

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name

Tucson Cytology-Ref Lab

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Lab

$10k SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!!

This position is primarily located at our teaching hospital, Banner University Medical Center Tucson hospital. The cytologist provides Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE)/Adequacy assessment for fine needle aspiration procedures covering several busy hospital departments, in rotation with other cytologists (e.g., EBUS, ENB, Robot) while screening NGYN and FNA and will also perform digital cytology using the newly approved Hologic technology to streamline the review of GYN samples. In addition to this cutting edge work, our cytologists have the opportunity to teach pathology to residents rotating through the department! This is a wholly engaging and rewarding opportunity.

• ThinPrep Certification preferred***
  
  

Come make a direct impact on patient diagnostic care in our new, state of the art hospital laboratory. Tucson is regarded for its stargazing, local hiking, birding, old west film studios, Mexican cuisine (birthplace of the Chimichanga!) proximity to Saguaro National Park, and of course, the University of Arizona and all the cultural and sporting enjoyment a large University provides!

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Position Summary

Responsible for quality and productive microscopic examination and evaluation of gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, primarily for the diagnosis of malignant and pre-malignant conditions. This position may assist with fine needle aspiration collection and NGYN and FNA screening. Proficiency testing and continuing education are required for all cytotechnologists. This position is required to keep daily workload records in accordance with CLIA ’88.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of cytotechnology program from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) school. ASCP certification or eligible required.
• Students may be hired at the job title equivalent of a future Cytotechnologist under the following conditions: Student is enrolled in a cytotechnology program at CAAHEP school with a completion date within six (6) months of hire. Student must pass the ASCP Board Certification at the first opportunity but no later than 3 months after program completion
• A Bachelor’s degree is required for individuals registered by the ASCP after September 1, 1994.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• This position requires attaining 90% on an internal proficiency test at the time of interview.
• This position requires passing annually the required CAP-PT (or approved alternative by CLIA).
• This position requires maintaining 80% proficiency on quarterly GYN CAP mailings as well as 24 continuing education credits each year.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
  
  

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