WVU Medicine
Cytotechnologist - FT or PT *SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*
WVU Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Opportunity at United Hospital Center
Process and screen cytological specimens from various body sites. Work in close relationship with Pathologists in review and interpretation of the specimens. Recognize abnormal and normal cells and classify findings. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited cytotechnologist program Licensed by the state of West Virginia as a cytotechnologist within 6 months of employment. Preferred Qualifications: Previous laboratory experience Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Cytotechnologist. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Perform and analyze diagnostic procedures Assist Physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination Prepare, reagent, and solution correctly Restock work area and FNA carts Prepare and accession patient specimens Perform quality assurance and control procedures Perform troubleshooting and problem resolution Participate in proficiency testing Verify abnormal/panic results Participate in educational endeavors Train, supervise, and evaluate new employees Physical Requirements: Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time Visual acuity must not be impaired Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscope Working Environment: Noisy environment Foul or unpleasant odors Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens Skills and Abilities: Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment Additional Job Description: This position could be FT or PT based on the candidate's preference or need. Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift:
Day Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company:
UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center:
100 UHC Clinical Labs Histology Address:
327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.
Process and screen cytological specimens from various body sites. Work in close relationship with Pathologists in review and interpretation of the specimens. Recognize abnormal and normal cells and classify findings. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited cytotechnologist program Licensed by the state of West Virginia as a cytotechnologist within 6 months of employment. Preferred Qualifications: Previous laboratory experience Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Cytotechnologist. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Perform and analyze diagnostic procedures Assist Physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination Prepare, reagent, and solution correctly Restock work area and FNA carts Prepare and accession patient specimens Perform quality assurance and control procedures Perform troubleshooting and problem resolution Participate in proficiency testing Verify abnormal/panic results Participate in educational endeavors Train, supervise, and evaluate new employees Physical Requirements: Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time Visual acuity must not be impaired Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscope Working Environment: Noisy environment Foul or unpleasant odors Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens Skills and Abilities: Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment Additional Job Description: This position could be FT or PT based on the candidate's preference or need. Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift:
Day Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company:
UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center:
100 UHC Clinical Labs Histology Address:
327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.