Cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologist - Texas Health Huguley- operated as joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth

Location Address: 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX 76028

Top Reasons to Work At Texas Health Huguley, Burleson, TX

• Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.

• Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.
• Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on the way to Magnet status—2020.
• Amazing medical benefits through Aetna plus an onsite full-service fitness center.
• Growth opportunities designed for each employee.
• Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.
  

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time

Monday - Friday

8am-4:30pm

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Performs microscopic examination of both non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens for evidence of precancerous lesions, cancer, inflammatory processes, organisms and other pathological conditions

• Enters diagnosis into the LIS system

• Tracks daily slide screening and other cytology QA/QC

• Processes gynecologic, non-gynecologic & fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens

• Assists pathologist on FNA/core biopsy (ROSE) procedures in special radiologic settings

• Maintains equipment and supplies

• Follows all established policies and procedures

• Performs other duties at the discretion of the supervisor

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biological Science

• Successful completion of a 12-month Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Cytotechnology program

• Certified as a Cytotechnologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a CT (ASCP)

• One to three years of experience preferred

• ThinPrep Imager experience preferred

Job Summary:

Cytotechnologist performs anatomical pathology procedures as certified. Requires the exercise of independent judgement under minimum supervision. Work customarily involves procedures, cytopreparation and slide screening, which require a high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge, and expertise in certified area.