Cytology, Bench Technologist, Day Shift, $10,000 sign on bonus
Healthcare Connections, Inc.

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Position & Client Overview:

Our client, a large reference laboratory located across the United States, seeks Cytotechnologists to test in their busy anatomic histology reference laboratory in the Boston area. These are day shift positions with rotating weekends and no call.

Job Summary:

Analyze fluid and tissue specimens for microscopic cellular abnormalities. Work closely with pathologists and independently.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
  
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
  
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
  
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
  
• Handle pressure responsibility, often performing highly detailed microscopic work for long periods of time
  

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns
  
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions
  
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports
  
• Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies
  
• Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination
  

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology
  
• Florida cytotechnologist license
  
• Two (2) years experience
  

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

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