Cytology Technologist

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford seeks to hire a Cytology Technologist to work full time in their laboratory.The address is 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022.Salary range is Minimum $33.97/hr. to Maximum $49.29/hr. – based on relevant experienceWork Schedule:

Full Time; 1 st Shift

Monday – Friday; 08:00 – 16:30

Job Description:

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 of all accrediting agency requirements for the assigned section/cost center.

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.

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

QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Associates Degree in Cytology or related field pre 1988 required Or

Bachelor’s Degree in Cytology or related field post 1988 required

Completion of training from an approved school of Cytotechnology required

3 years Cytology experience preferred

1 year in a hospital specialty highly preferred

Required License/Certification:

CT (ASCP) – Cytotechnologist upon hire required Or

SCT (ASCP) – Specialist in Cytotechnology upon hire required Or

CT (IAC) – Cytotechnologist upon hire required

Required Skills:

Cytology technical screening and processing skills, communication, computer

Why Texas Health Resources?Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford is a 296-bed, acute-care facility serving Northeast Tarrant County since 1973. With more than 550 physicians on its medical staff, hospital services include outpatient surgery, women’s services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a dedicated oncology unit and cardiac rehabilitation. Texas Health HEB recently received a dual accreditation as a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, is certified as a Primary Stroke Center and a designated "Baby Friendly" facility by WHO and UNICEF. Our location brings the best of suburban living, offering you the benefits of convenience and solid career opportunities.Texas Health Highlights:

2019 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (5th year in a row)

2018 Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4th year in a row)

Employees’ Choice “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor (2018 and 2019)

Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.