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SSM Health Cytotechnologist - PRN in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
Department: Laboratory - Pathology
Schedule: PRN, no set schedule, no guarantee of hours
Starting Pay: $34.00+ (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Shift Differentials: When applicable (evenings, nights, weekends)
Location: St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City
This PRN role is true PRN, no set schedule, no guarantee of hours or shifts. Note that a PRN role also does not have insurance/benefits.
The ideal candidate would have prior experience and be certified as a Cytotechnologist (CT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Certification Note: Cytotechnologist With Grace Period- American Society for Clinical Pathology
If you are eager to begin a new journey in your career, please apply today!
Job Summary:
Under general direction, performs and interprets a variety of high complexity laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Cytopathology laboratory to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Procedures may include screening, preparation, processing, and reporting of specimens. Cytology or Cytopathology is diagnosing diseases by looking at single cells and small clusters of cells under a microscope.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing laboratory activities for patient population served.
Establishes and implements a system for receipt, identification and control of specimens.
Prepares specimens for analyses according to specifications.
Selects, performs, monitors and evaluates cytochemical procedures for assessing cellular constituents.
Examines microscopically stained smears for evidence of malignancy or abnormalities. Marks suspicious cells on slides for evaluation by the pathologist. Records test results according to established protocols.
Prepares reagents according to prescribed direction; maintains reagent log and control system.
Maintains equipment and instruments in good working order, and ensures appropriate levels of supplies and reagents are on hand.
May perform administrative and clerical duties as needed.
Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
Experience:
- No experience required
Physical Requirements:
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
About SSM Health
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. The organization’s 40,000 team members and more than 12,800 providers are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone they serve.
With care delivery sites in Southern Illinois, the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area, Mid-Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Central Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 23 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 12 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves.
Licenses / Certifications:
FUTURE - Cytotechnologist (CT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3407000040 Laboratory - Pathology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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