Cytotechnologist

NorthShore University HealthSystem was just named in the Top 5 mid-size healthcare systems in the country by IBM Watson/Fortune. We are looking for Cytotechnologist to join our Elmhurst Hospital. New Grads Are Accepted!

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Position: Cytotechnologist

Location: 155 E Brush Hill Rd Elmhurst, IL 60126

Shift: Day Shift: FT, Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm

No holiday or Weekends requirement.

Pay: Depends on experience, starting at $32.02-$48.07

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Medical Director and Section Manager, Cytotechnologists are responsible for the evaluation and reporting of negative gynecological cases, evaluation and interpretation of abnormal gynecological, non-gynecological and fine needle aspiration cases. Cytotechnologist are responsible for identifying diagnostic material and referring cases to the pathologists appropriately. Serve as a member of the Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) team providing on site adequacy evaluation of FNA procedures. Provide technical advice and perform cytopreparation and processing as needed. Must maintain records of screening slide counts and other activities. Maintain Quality Control records where indicated. Assist cytology management in gathering data relevant to quality assurance activities, continuous improvement activities and/or other special projects. 

Must Haves:  

License: N/A 

Certification: Cytotechnologist, CT (ASCP) certification, ThinPrep certification required 

Experience: Must be a recent Cytotechnology graduate or have recent Hospital-based experience. Must have recent cytopreparation experience and Fine Needle Aspiration Adequacy Assessment experience. Must have recent Gynecologic, Non-gynecologic and Fine Needle Aspiration evaluation experience.  

Education: Bachelor’s degree either Cytotechnology, Biology, or Life Sciences. AND successful completion of a 12-month CAAHEP accredited Cytotechnology program.  

Apply with your resume for immediate consideration!