Skip to main content

This job has expired

Cytotechnologist

Employer
Adventist HealthCare
Location
Silver Spring, MD
Closing date
Feb 18, 2019

View more

Industry
Healthcare
Function
Customer Service
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Capital Choice Pathology Lab

If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. The Cytotechnologist screens conventional and thin layer gynecologic cytology specimens for abnormal cells using both manual microscopy and automated imaging systems. The Cytotechnologist formulates a diagnosis and reports normal findings directly to ordering providers through the laboratory information system. The Cytotechnologist forwards all cases with abnormal findings and other pre-defined findings to the pathologist for review. The Cytotechnologist screens gynecology specimens at a rate consistent with regulatory requirements and departmental workload expectations. The Cytotechnologist forwards cases flagged for quality control rescreen to the supervisor. The cytotechnologist screens non-gynecologic cytology preparations according at a rate consistent with regulatory requirements and departmental workload expectations and formulates a diagnostic impression for pathologist consideration. He or she follows procedures set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual for Cytology and perform all other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:


Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:


  • Bachelor of Science Degree
  • CT (ASCP) Certified
  • ThinPrep Certified and CYTYC Imaging System Certified
  • Able to evaluate slides and determine specimen adequacy based on current adequacy guidelines established by the Bethesda System.
  • Able to recognize abnormal cells on the glass slide and be able to formulate a diagnosis that falls within one diagnostic category of the Bethesda System.
  • Basic computer skills to enter cytology interpretation codes/results.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm



Tobacco Statement


Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine use.


Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine). Those testing positive for cotinine are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.



Equal Employment Opportunity


Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


Company

We are a faith-based healthcare organization, based in Montgomery County, Maryland. We are the largest employer in Montgomery County with over 6,000 employees! Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Our mission is to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. At its core, our mission expresses who we are, why we exist and the purpose behind what we do. These words are reflective of God’s character as outlined in the Bible and honor the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s long-standing commitment to healing. You will also find that many of the beliefs and standards of conduct at AHC are universal beliefs that are recognized across many faith traditions.

Company info
Website
Location
820 West Diamond Avenue
Suite 600
Gaithersburg
MD
20878
US

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert