Cytotechnologist -
The posted compensation range of $37.25 - $55.70 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
This position performs specimen preparation and provides accurate microscopic screening and interpretation of gynecological and non-gynecological specimens in order to detect and identify the presence or absence of cancerous and precancerous cellular changes and other pathological conditions. Responsibilities include; sign out of negative GYN pap cases, screening with diagnostic input on all Non-Gyn cases and abnormal GYN cases prior to pathologist review, patient HPV testing, lab specimen processing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting/ maintenance and knowledge-based decision making.
Individuals perform rapid on-site evaluations for preliminary interpretations; confirm adequate tissue sampling and successful triaging of specimens for further processing and additional studies. Preliminary interpretations are beneficial in optimizing adequate results for the patient, preventing additional procedures and leading to increased patient satisfaction. This position also provides clinicians with accurate results in a timely manner to assist them with optimal patient care. Work situations vary requiring a detail oriented individual with good decision making skills.
This position requires high-complexity testing personnel, as defined by CLIA and CAP. Compliance with all high-complexity testing personnel requirements must be maintained.
"We hire inspired people to do meaningful work"
Qualifications
Required:
· Bachelor’s degree
· Graduation from accredited Cytotechnology program
· Individuals will or would have passed the National Cytotechnology exam and obtained ASCP certification.
· Annual proficiency testing as required by federal regulations
· Liquid based training
· Maintains a high degree of continuous learning (at least 36 credits per recertification cycle) through lab educational programs and/or seminars.
· Clear and strong communication skills are needed during rapid on-site evaluations.
Preferred:
· Liquid-based cytology training and certification.
· Surepath training
· ThinPrep training (with imaging)
· Molecular training
· ROSE experience
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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