Cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologist

Join our dynamic team at CHA Cambridge Hospital. This full-time position offers a day shift with a work schedule of Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:30, including rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

Job Description

• Perform and report tests in a manner that promotes the efficient operation of the laboratory and provides effective patient care.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of quality control protocol.
• Perform all quality control tests as per department guidelines adhering to frequency requirements and standards for quality control performance.
• Report all outlier quality control results to the supervisor (or designee) and record the data and corrective action according to department protocol.
• Correctly perform all required daily and monthly instrument procedures according to department-specific schedules and protocols.
• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve QC failures and instrument failures, utilizing manufacturer's operator manuals and resource material to identify probable causes of failure.
• Independently contact technical service representatives when required to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Be familiar with various methods of cyto-preparation, staining, and cover slipping for all cytologic specimens and troubleshoot the same.
• Screen and diagnose gynecologic cytology smears (PAP smears) according to established criteria, being responsible for the final diagnosis of negative cases.
• Screen and diagnose, and refer to the supervisor and the pathologist, non-gynecologic and atypical gynecologic cytology smears according to established criteria.
• Understand the overall system and workflow of the Cytology laboratory, assisting with problem-solving as needed.
• Readily perform other tasks as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Have a BS/BA in a biological science.
• Have CT (ASCP) certification.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for ASCP certified Cytotechnologists, based on experience.

Community Overview

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) brings care to the people, including your neighbors, friends, and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to tackle challenging public health issues and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, convenient health care.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future, built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring care to the people.