Job Title: Cytotechnologist
We are Hiring at University Hospital
Location: 530 South Jackson St Louisville KY 40202
Shift Options: 1st Shift Full Time
Sign on bonus available
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, and the Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
The cytotechnologist must have extensive knowledge in preparing, staining and evaluating gynecological and non-gynecological material including fine needle aspirations.
Responsibilities
- Performs processing, staining and cover slipping of various types of cytologic material.
- Assists with fine needle aspiration immediate evaluation and procurement.
- Performs clerical duties including entering data into computers, answering phones, and distribution of reports.
- Monitors quality assurance.
- Works with others in a professional and courteous manner.
- Assists with training and teaching of students, residents, and others.
- Completely and correctly screens and interprets cytologic specimens.
Required Qualifications
- Must fulfill one of the following requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of cytotechnology.
- Prior to 9/1/1992 completed 2 years in an accredited institution and 12 months of formal cytology training from an approved school of cytotechnology.
- Prior to 9/1/1992 achieved a satisfactory grade in an HHS proficiency test for cytotechnologists.
- Prior to 9/1/1994 have 2 years full time experience or equivalent within the preceding 5 years examining slides under the supervision of a physician certified in pathology. Also 6 months cytology training and 2 years of supervised full time experience in cytology.
- Cytology certification or eligible by an approved HHS agency (ASCP or IAC).
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited school of cytotechnology and bachelor’s degree
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
- Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
- Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
- 401K with Employer Match