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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Job Summary:
The skilled Cytotechnologist is responsible for staining, mounting, and studying cells of the human body under a microscope to detect evidence of precancerous, malignant, and infectious conditions. The Cytotechnologist is responsible for performing a variety of complex laboratory tests and procedures on patients of all ages according to established protocols.
Essential Functions:
- Provides patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
- Mounts, stains, and examines smears under a microscope to evaluate specimen quality and recommends acceptance or rejection to Pathologist.
- Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
- Classifies and distinguishes abnormal cell structures and reports abnormalities to Pathologists for further examination.
- Documents data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into the hospital system for patient record.
- Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science: Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Laboratory Sciences, required.
- Completion of Cytotechnology Program, required.
Certifications:
- Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP), is required.
Experience:
- Three years of Clinical Lab experience preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
Department: Pathology - Lourdes
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance w/AD&D.
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
- Paid time off.
- Educational Assistance.
- And much more.
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
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