Cytology Technologist

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive up to $5,000 and the salary range is $37.53 - $56.25.

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon 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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

ABOUT US

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.