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Cytology Technician PRN

Cytology Technician

Texas Health HEB’s Laboratory department is looking for a top skilled Cytology Technician. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022

Work hours: PRN, As Needed

Laboratory Department highlights:

· Team based environment

· Workplace culture 2 nd to none

· Great benefits/ 401k / PTO

· We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance

· Highly engaged Laboratory management

Here’s What You Need

Qualifications

Education

· Associate's Degree in Cytology or related field Required or

· Bachelor’s Degree in Cytology or related field Required or

· Other- completion of training from an approved school of cytotechnology Required

Experience

· 3 Years Cytology Experience Preferred

· Including 1 Year in Hospital Specialty Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

· CT(ASCP) - Cytotechnologist required upon hire or

· CT(IAC) - Cytotechnologis required upon hire or

· SCT(ASCP) - Specialist in Cytotechnology required upon hire

What You Will Do

· Microscopic examination of prepared routine Gyn and Non-Gyn cytology for detection, identification, and documentation of evidence or absence of cancer cells or its precursors and/or any other condition pathological, or not, requiring documentation.

· Specimen Processing. This includes all phases of Gyn and Non-Gyn processing from initial accessioning, computer order entry, raw specimen to slide processing, staining, cover slipping and reflex testing specimen preparation. All steps in processing must include specimen/patient identification integrity. Stain/Equipment maintenance. This includes monitoring, replenishing or replacing stains and reagents as needed to obtain an optimal stain on the slides. The equipment must be monitored on a regular basis and any faulty equipment must be reported immediately so that measures can be taken to make repairs in order to reduce any delays in processing.

· Assists in obtaining fine needle aspiration biopsies and preparing and staining slides for rapid assessment by the pathologist. Job description includes final processing of any needle aspirates whether or not providing assistance and screening of the case before giving the case to the pathologist for final reporting. In addition this job requires communicating with the physician's office staff, the hospital admissions’ staff, radiology, endoscopy department staff, and other staff members outside of this department. This job requires good communication and documentation skills.

· Maintains knowledge of computer software applications, and uses computer applications competently as related to the specific task required for each assigned job responsibility.

· Maintains a working knowledge of continuous improvement and applies concepts and processes to the satisfaction Complies with all regulatory requirements for safety, infection control, ethical behavior guidelines and billing compliance. Complies with laboratory and section/cost center guidelines, procedures and policies. Complies with entity and system policies, procedures, and guidelines. n of all accrediting agency requirements for the assigned section/cost center.

· Helps maintain correlations for cell block to cytology preparation Helps maintain safety and CAP regulation requirements throughout the lab processes Attends and reports on lab partnership meetings Helps maintain slide files

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Cytology Tech:

· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

· At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.

We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.

Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.

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