Cytology Technologist, Per Diem, Variable Evening Shift, St Helena at Adventist Health

Saint, Rajasthan, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cytology, Microscopic Examinations, Cellular Abnormalities, Biological Samples, Quality Control, Laboratory Information System, Technical Knowledge, Specimen Preparation, Documentation, Pathology Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. Job Summary: Receives samples of cells to performs routine microscopic examinations of tissue and other materials to test for absence of or present abnormal conditions, bacteria, viruses, and other disease indicators. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in cytotechnology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred Master's Degree: Preferred Cytology experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as Cytotechnologist (CT; ASCP): Required ASCP-Cytotechnologist (CLM) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (PATH-A): Required Essential Functions: Examines and detects the presence or absence of disease at the cellular level through handling biological samples, preparing slides, examining both gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, and observing small changes under a microscope according to established procedures. Is able to identify and interpret cellular abnormalities and/or inclusions in cytological preparation. Reports and documents all abnormal or atypical cell structure to a pathologist for further examination. Inputs test requests and patient results into the Laboratory Information System. Participates in quality control to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations such as checking to ensure that all reagents and stains give the proper and expected values. Assures that all necessary supplies and equipment in the department are adequate to perform the daily functions Maintains technical knowledge in cytology and is able to process and prepare specimens for cytological evaluation by all applicable methodology. Supports and adheres to all company policies and procedures and industry safety standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The Cytology Technologist examines and detects the presence or absence of disease at the cellular level by handling biological samples and preparing slides. They report and document all abnormal or atypical cell structures to a pathologist for further examination.