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Cytotechnologist

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Cell Biology, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Training, Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Work, Genetics, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Infectious Diseases, LaTeX Typesetting, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Materials Testing, Mathematics, Medical Waste, Pathology, Patient Care, Physical Chemistry, Physical Demands, Physical Science, Radiology, Sample/Specimen Processing, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
4 days ago


Overview

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking a certified

Cytotechnologist II

who will support Emory Healthcare’s mission of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of excellence, caring, and integrity.

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+ 8am - 4:30pm

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources,ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and asupportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your careerand be what you want to be. We provide: + Sign-On & Relocation bonuses (when applicable) + Comprehensive health benefits that start day one + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs + And more! All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

Description

+ Prepares and stains cytologic material for routine procedures; evaluates examination results for validity and reports results as prescribed by standard procedures. + May prepare specimens for cytopathologic examination. + Evaluates cytologic material for carcinoma or other diagnoses and completes all daily assigned screening. + Reviews quality of staining and the adequacy of the specimen to support an adequate diagnosis. + In complex cases, evaluates all information available and determines whether analysis results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist. + Assists the Pathologist and Radiologist on fine needle aspiration biopsy procedures and is competent in giving an adequacy assessment. + Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelors degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science. + Other bachelors degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of cytotechnology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency. + Education Exception: Bachelors degree may be waived for a cytotechnolgist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelors degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services. + At least two years of experience. + Experience in Gynecological, Non-gynecological and FNA cytology preferred. + Certification as CT (ASCP) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30308_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EHM Lab Anatomic Path_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_160277_

Job Category

_Laboratory_

Schedule

_8a-4:30p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $43.34/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $51.52/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Emory Healthcare/Emory University