Cytotechnologist - Full-Time, Days

About Montrose Regional Health:

• As the leading healthcare in the Uncompahgre Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare backed by the latest technology experience, and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services in 23-specialties and sub- specialties. We are the hospital, the healthcare resource, and the employer of choice in our communities. Montrose Regional Health is a not for-profit accredited by the Joint Commission meeting the highest standards of healthcare.

About the "Department"

• The laboratory at Montrose Regional Health is fully accredited by the Joint Commission of Accredited Healthcare Organizations and registered by the State of Colorado. It is staffed by certified medical technologists and technicians working under the supervision of two full-time pathologists. The "lab" at MRH is a fascinating, busy, and interesting place.

About The Career:

• The Cytologist is responsible for processing stainings and studying cells microscopically from the human body to detect evidence of cancer and other pathological conditions. Receives body materials and fluids such as blood, urine, exudates, and scrapings and performs all necessary procedures for preparation of specimen. Assumes responsibility for all Joint Commission compliant QC and QA documentation covering the cytopathology section.

All About You:

• Education: Must have graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation; or be licensed by a certifying agency approved by HHS. CT (ASCP) certification, IAC or equivalent required.
• Must have 3 years of full-time experience as a cytotechnologist within the preceding 10 years.
• Should be experienced with non-GYN cytology and fine needle aspiration techniques.

What We Offer:

• Mentoring
• Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance TAX FREE up to $10,800
• 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Multiple health plan options to select from

Our Brand:

• Integrity & honesty in everything we do
• Service with care and compassion
• Excellence
• Leadership with innovation & Creativity
• We care for our team like family.

* This position is located in Montrose Colorado