Technologist-Cytology

Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

8AM-430PM, Monday-Friday
What You Will Do

Perform clinical diagnostic studies and evaluations of cellular material from all body sites.

• Complete routine screening of cell specimens, report results and document daily workload records.
• Process specimens for analysis according to specifications related to the type of specimen.
• Conduct quality control assessment, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist in the collection and processing of fine needle aspiration specimens.
• Assist with data collection or special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the policies and procedures for patient preparation, sample requirements, specimen collection, and pre-analytical factors that affect sample quality.
• Assist in documentation and submission of all required laboratory, departmental and staff statistics/reports.
  What You Will Need
  
  Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Licensed Cytotechnologist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Education:
    • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
      Why Join Our Team
      
      As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all. In FY2020, Ascension provided $2.4 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes more than 160,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers across a national network of ministries. We offer rewarding careers across more than 2,600 sites of care - including 146 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities - in 19 states and the District of Columbia.
      Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
      
      Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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