Position & Client Overview:

Our client in Columbus, Ohio, a high volume 300+ bed facility, is in need of a cytologist to work day shift Monday through Friday -- no weekends or holidays! If you are an ASCP certified and degreed cytologist, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience at this state-of-the-art facility.

Salary Range: $30-40/hr

The position also comes with a $12,000 sign-on bonus as well as relocation assistance.

This facility offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Regular full-time and part-time staff have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as healthcare and dependent care spending accounts. The hospital also provides life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement plans with employer matching. Employees can take advantage of professional development opportunities, career ladders, and gym membership benefits. Additionally, they emphasize mental health support through free virtual services and employee assistance programs.

Columbus is a vibrant city with a variety of activities to suit every interest. For outdoor enthusiasts, the city boasts parks like the Topiary Park, which features unique topiary sculptures inspired by famous paintings. Indoor attractions include the LEGOLAND Discovery Center, perfect for families, and the COSI science center, which offers interactive exhibits for all ages. Art lovers can explore the Columbus Museum of Art, while shoppers can enjoy destinations like Polaris Fashion Place. Columbus experiences a mix of weather throughout the year, with warm summers ideal for outdoor adventures and snowy winters that bring opportunities for sledding and ice skating. Whether you're looking for cultural experiences or seasonal activities, Columbus has something for everyone.

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
• CT(ASCP) certification

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

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. #IND