Cytotechnologist examines cells of the cytoplasm and nucleus to determine pathological conditions. Separates sediment and cells from blood serum and categorizes slides and records classification. Being a Cytotechnologist receives and prepares specimens for analysis. Detects abnormalities and communicates to pathologist to arrive at a final diagnosis and report. Additionally, Cytotechnologist requires a bachelor's degree. Requires graduation from an approved school of cytotechnology and American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or I.C.A. registration. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Cytotechnologist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This is a full time (0.8-1.0) day shift Cytotechnologist position in the Lab department.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialized in Cytotechnology who, under the direction of Administrative and Medical Director, is Technical Supervisor for the Cytology Service of the hospital. is responsible for assuring that all quality control, proficiency testing and maintenance are well-performed and evaluated, policies and procedures are current and well-executed, turnaround time is satisfactory, record systems are well-organized and current, quality improvement mechanisms are implemented, test analyses are monitored and students are trained. Promotes cooperative working relationships with staff, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, modeling sensitivity to cultural differences and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner. Communication is complete, timely, accurate and understandable by all parties. This leader must demonstrate effective use of group facilitation, team building, and conflict resolution.
Minimum Required:
Weekend Requirements: None
Benefits Summary: Work – Life Balance
Generous Education Benefits that include:
Culture & Perks
Community Medical Center is a licensed 150 bed hospital comprising adult and pediatric health care delivery systems and is part of Lifepoint Health and Billings Clinic. Our Guiding Principles and Core Values are:
Employees at Community Medical Center embrace our vision to create places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians and providers want to practice, and employees want to work. We do this through living our core values and using them as a foundation for our behaviors, decisions, and guiding us into the future.
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Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities, assigned with or without notice.
COVID-19 Update:
Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.
This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.