Cytologist

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

**** **Benefits from Day One**

**** **Paid Days Off from Day One**

**** **Up to 10k Sign-On Bonus and 3k Relocation**

**Our promise to you:** Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** **Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm with possible Saturday rotation OR**

**Monday - Friday 10:00am to 6:30pm with possible Saturday rotation**

**The community youll be caring for:**

+ Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando

+ Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America

+ AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country

+ We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

**The role youll contribute:**

The Cytotechnologist performs anatomical pathology procedures as licensed. Requires the exercise of independent judgement under minimum supervision. Work customarily involves procedures, which require a high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge, and expertise in licensed area(s). Adheres to the AdventHealth Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

**The value youll bring to the team:**

Performs analytical activities related to:

1) microscopic evaluation and reporting of negative gynecological thin layer

slide preparations and 2) microscopic evaluation and formulation of an opinion for the pathologist of abnormal

gynecological thin layer, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration slide preparations. Correlate current cases with

previous cytologic specimens where indicated.

+ Performs assigned pre-and post-analytical activities related to tests assigned, including specimen collection andprocessing, quality control, equipment maintenance, inventory control, quality assurance, and proficiency testingprocedures.

+ Performs and results molecular testing and/or ancillary testing from the specimen vials and correlates with morphologicfindings.

+ May assist in collection of data for research or publication of papers. Ability to read and evaluate publishedprofessional literature.

+ Completes routine screenings for cell specimens, reports results, and documents daily workload records

+ Processes specimens for analysis, according to specifications related to the type of specimen

+ Assists in the collection and processing of fine needle aspiration specimens

+ Assists with data collection and special projects, as assigned

+ Demonstrates expertise in patient preparation, sample requirements, specimen collection, and pre-analytical factors thatimpact sample quality

+ Documents and submits required laboratory, departmental, and staff statistics/reports

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

**The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:**

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Successful completion of a 12-month Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

(CAAHEP) accredited Cytotechnology program

**LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:**

Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP)

**LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:**

Must hold licensure as a Cytologist for the department or location assignment as applicable to the state.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Laboratory

**Organization:** AdventHealth Orlando

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 24010490

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.