Cytotechnologist

Job Description Melissa Owens | President P: (386)339-0839 |E: melissa@alliedsearchpartners.comSchedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/melissaowensJob DescriptionBenefits:5K Sign On BonusFully paid Long-Term Disability Insurance and $25,000 in Life Insurance.Capital Health Plan health insuranceDental and Vision InsuranceVoluntary Life and Short-Term Disability InsuranceAccident and Cancer CoverageIdentity TheftPet InsuranceFlexible Spending Account401k and Profit SharingJob Title: Permanent CytotechnologistLocation: Tallahassee, FLSchedule: Dayshift hoursPay: Negotiable depending on experience.Job Responsibilities Include:Accurately prepare, screen, and interpret Gynecological cytology cases (ThinPrep & SurePath)Accurately prepare, screen, and interpret Non-Gynecological cytology cases (urines, body fluids, CSF, FNA from all body sites, bronchial specimens)Accurately enter interpretations into the computer systemAccurately perform ancillary pap testing, including molecular analysis for HPV and CT/NGCover slip slidesAssist with FNA procedures when needed/rapid assessment of FNA casesAnswer technical inquiries from clientsAbility to work independentlyAbility to meet the department's speed and accuracy standardsAbility to communicate effectively with coworkers, pathologists, and clientsMaintain acceptable proficiency testing scoresAdditional duties as assigned by supervisorRequirements:Education B.S. degree and completion of cytotechnology training program requiredExperience - Five years experience preferred.License/Certification ASCP certification as a cytotechnologist required. Florida licensure as a cytotechnologist Eligibility (ASCP).Physical Requirements:Ability to discern colorAbility to operate light microscope controlsAbility to work with and around laboratory chemicals and fumesAbility to lift, carry, push up to 50 lbs.Sitting, standing, bending.