Cytology Specialist

Position Overview:

Join a team that values your expertise and dedication.

At Emory Healthcare, we are committed to supporting your professional growth through exceptional benefits, valuable resources, and a nurturing environment that empowers you to excel in your career. We offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits effective from day one
• Assistance with student loan repayment and reimbursement programs
• Family-oriented benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Continuous mentorship, development, and leadership opportunities
• And much more

Work Schedule:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM / Full Time / 40 Hours

Emory Medical Laboratory is dedicated to enhancing health and healing by delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and innovative laboratory services that improve patient outcomes. We are currently seeking a qualified Cytotechnologist II who will contribute to our mission of clinical excellence, education, and research by embodying our core values of excellence, compassion, and integrity. The responsibilities of this role include:

• Preparing and staining cytological specimens for routine analysis; assessing examination results for accuracy and reporting findings in accordance with established protocols.
• Possibly preparing samples for cytopathological assessment.
• Evaluating cytological specimens for malignancies or other conditions and completing all assigned screenings daily.
• Reviewing the quality of staining and the adequacy of specimens to ensure reliable diagnoses.
• In complex cases, analyzing all available information to determine whether results should be released, repeated, or escalated to a pathologist.
• Assisting the Pathologist and Radiologist during fine needle aspiration biopsy procedures and providing adequacy assessments.
• Performing additional related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field in the biological, chemical, or physical sciences.
• Other bachelor's degrees may be considered if the candidate has graduated from an accredited cytotechnology program or if their coursework in science and mathematics meets the criteria set by the certifying agency.
• Education Exception: A bachelor's degree requirement may be waived for a Cytotechnologist who was ASCP certified prior to the bachelor's degree mandate by ASCP and holds a HEW/HHS technologist certification from Health and Human Services.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience, with a preference for expertise in Gynecological, Non-gynecological, and FNA cytology.
• Certification as CT (ASCP) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, meeting the requirements of Georgia's Department of Human Resources.

Become a part of our dedicated team. Emory Healthcare (EHC), affiliated with Emory University (EUV), is Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system and the first and only in the state with a Magnet-designated ambulatory practice. Our network comprises 11 hospitals—four of which are Magnet designated—along with the Emory Clinic and over 425 provider locations. Established in 2011, the Emory Healthcare Network is Georgia's largest clinically integrated network, featuring more than 3,450 physicians across 70 different subspecialties.

Commitment to Diversity: Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We provide equal opportunities and access to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status. EHC does not discriminate based on any of these factors or any other prohibited under applicable law. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals and strive to create an environment of collaboration and belonging for our patients and team members.

Accommodations: EHC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For assistance or to request this document in an alternate format, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Physical Requirements: Medium lifting (20-50 lbs); occasional lifting (0-33% of the workday); frequent lifting (11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday); constant lifting (1-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday); maximum lifting of 50 lbs; carrying objects up to 25 lbs; occasional to frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting; close visual work (computers, typing, reading, writing); physical demands may vary based on assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental Factors: Environmental conditions may vary based on assigned work area and tasks. Potential exposures include, but are not limited to: blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical hazards, temperature variations, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, and possible travel. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required, and environmental conditions may vary based on assigned work area and tasks.