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SSM Health Cytotechnologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Laboratory - Pathology
Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000
Schedule: See below
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
We have a Full-time role as well as PRN and Part time role available. Only the Full-time and Part-time roles are eligible for a Sign-On Bonus. $10,000 for Full-time and $5,000 for Part-time, please speak with the recruiter for full terms and information ... must be a new candidate to SSM Health and agree to a two-year service commitment.
Reside outside of Oklahoma? We also have Relocation Assistance available for a full-time role!!!
The Full-time position is 40 hours weekly, day shift. The Part-time position is 20 hours per week, Day shift. The 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 while a full-time and part-time role does. All roles are at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City.
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:
PRIMARY 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.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3407000040 Laboratory - Pathology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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