Lighthouse Lab Services is the leading provider of laboratory personnel. Currently, we are working with a laboratory near Miami, FL, that is looking for a Cytotechnologist to join their team for laboratory testing. Are you a certified Cytotechnologist? Are you in school pursuing a Cytotechnologist degree/certification? If so, we want to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a full-time Cytotechnologist. This will be a fast-paced, customer-focused, and challenging environment.
Shift: Monday through Friday position from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Screen and evaluate any gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens sent to the laboratory for the determination of possible malignant or related abnormal conditions.
- Screening of all liquid-based cytology, both manual and imaged, as well as conventional slides.
- Perform microscopic evaluation of cytological specimens following laboratory procedures and workload policies.
- Ensure proper documentation of workload recording, including screening and non-screening activities as required by CLIA and laboratory guidelines.
- Maintain absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results.
- Meet slide screening requirements as per standard operating procedure.
- Finalize testing results into the computer in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provide backup for cytology processing and other tasks as needed.
- Comply with all safety, infection control and HIPAA policies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university.
- Successful completion of an accredited Cytology program.
- ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification is required.
- Prior experience working in Cytology is preferred.
- Thin Prep certification is a plus.
- Must pass slide screening requirements and annual CAP proficiency test.
- Demonstrated understanding of Cyto preparation techniques.
- Automated and non-automated testing experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS).
- Ability to work independently or within a team.
- Highly organized and strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
Benefits:
- 401K
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
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