Top 2 Cytotechnologist Jobs in Cedar Rapids Ia

Cytotechnologist CT - Hospital (Full Time Days)
UnityPoint Health —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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- Full-time
- In person
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Criminal background check

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Cytotechnologist CT - Hospital (Full Time Days)

UnityPoint Health -
Cedar Rapids, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
401(k) matching
Pet insurance

Qualifications

English
Medical terminology

Full Job Description

Overview:

The Cytotechnologist (CT) plays an important role in the lab. The CT specialty performs laboratory procedures that aid in the diagnosis of diseases and conditions through the examination of tissue samples from the body The CT may have interaction with patients and members of their care team. The CT is a Bachelor degreed, credentialed individual who supports preanalytic, analytic and post analytic laboratory workflows. Responsibilities may include the following: 1) sample processing/aliqouting/accessioning; and 2) CLIA moderate and high complexity testing. Testing areas may include cytology, histology and molecular.

Why UnityPoint Health?:

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Analytic workflows

Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc).
Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers by consistently following protocol for patient, sample, and aliquot identification and labeling.
Assists with sample transport, receiving, processing, aliqouting, accessioning and delivery of specimens to testing areas.
Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, registration, registration work queues, order, and sample tracking.
Utilizes supply items in a cost effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items.
Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy-to-understand way.

Analytic workflows

Performs CLIA moderate and high complexity testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice.
Performs and demonstrates proficiency and accuracy in staining and screening PAP smears for the presence of abnormal and/or normal cells.
Works closely with testing personnel with lab procedures/tests/training.
Works efficiently with the workflow and workload by performing technical procedures within specified turnaround time.
Assures that QA guidelines are strictly adhered to before reporting any laboratory result.
Documents routine instrument maintenance and all necessary information in the performance of technical procedures, including QC.
Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and equipment issues.
Documents, reviews and writes technical procedures for department.
Monitors technical practices to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (CAP, TJC, CLIA).
Strong knowledge of computer systems used on analyzers, Sunquest, PowerPath and EPIC

Post-Analytic workflows

Follows appropriate reporting protocols including critical value reporting.
Assists in maintaining records and specimen storage and disposal for the Cytology laboratory
Able to review reports for errors.
Understands the Quality Program Management system.

Committed Team

Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members.
Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training.

Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent prerequisite with Cytology Program completion.
College or post-graduate laboratory experience
Must be CT(ASCP) certified or eligible, certifying within 6 months of hire.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Technical Aptitude- ability to learn new systems quickly
Medical Terminology
Basic laboratory skills
Accountability
Adaptability
Professionalism
Decision making skills
Planning and Organizing skills
Problem solving
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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