Location
Boulder, CO | United States
Job description
Cytotechnologist
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$39.62 - $59.44 an hour -
Per Diem, Days. Various hours/week. **Range includes per diem differential. +$2.50/hr for evening and weekend shifts.
Boulder Community health is seeking a Cytotechnologist that performs microscopic examination in a labratory and diagnosis of benign conditions and abnormalities in cell samples from various body sites.
Benefits: • 403(b)Retirement plan
• Education assistance program
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
QUALIFICATIONS - Have graduated from a school of Cytotechnology accredited by the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or other organization approved by HHS; or
- Be certified in Cytotechnology by a certifying agency approved by HHS; or
- Before September 1, 1992- (C1) Have successfully completed 2 years in an accredited institution with at least 12 semester hours in science, 8 hours of which are in biology and (Ci) have had 12 months of training in a school of Cytotechnology accredited by an accrediting agency approved by HHS; or
- Have received 6 months of formal training in a school of Cytotechnology accredited by an accrediting agency approved by HHS and 6 months of full-time experience in Cytotechnology in a laboratory acceptable to the pathologist who directed the formal 6 months of training; or
- Have achieved a satisfactory grade to qualify as a cytotechnologist in a proficiency examination approved by HHS and designed to qualify persons as cytotechnologists required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology, copy of academic degree or transcript required; or certified in Cytotechnology by a certifying agency approved by HHS required.
- Liquid-based Pap test certification required.
- Certificate from Board of Certification (ASCP) as a Cytotechnologist required.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Under the general direction of a pathologist, determines final microscopic diagnosis on gynecologic cell samples which are within normal limits and gives the preliminary microscopic diagnosis on abnormal gynecologic and all nongynecologic cell samples.
- Maintains current reporting terminology for cytologic diagnoses.
- Documents information on HR and 10%QC rescreen specimens on QC log sheet and submits with the worksheets to senior cytotechnologists.
- Reviews QC specimens returned by senior cytotechnologist and submits comments within 24 hours.
- Process specimens using ThinPrep techniques and provide on-site assessment of adequacy for Non-Gyn fine needle aspirations (FNAs) in the Ultrasound, CT, EUS, Interventional Radiology and ICU departments as requested.
- Performs clerical duties when requested.
- Maintains microscope and other laboratory equipment in optimal operating condition.
- Maintains proficiency in the field.
- Maintains clean and orderly work area 90% of the time.
- Observes safety regulations and other related hospital policies.
About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health's vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.
We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We're proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly's 2022 Best Hospital.
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.
As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!
EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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