UF Health
Cytotechnologist | Cytology Lab | Variable | PRN
Jacksonville, FL 32209 · US
About the role
OverviewAn Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System!
- As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training
- It provides extensive specialized services, cardiovascular services, and emergency care
- Excellent opportunity for growth
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ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of a Pathologist, in this role the Cytotechnologist will perform the following job duties:
Responsible for the fixation, preparation and quantitative and qualitative analysis of human cell samples.
Record keeping and documentation of daily work, diagnostic results and quality control.
Perform specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions. These samples include GYN, Non-GYN and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens collected from all anatomic sites.
Provide excellent customer service.
Schedule
FTE: .10
Shift Hours: Variable
Days of Week: Variable
QualificationsEducation
Required: Bachelor's degree
Preferred: Completion of formal training at an accredited school of cytotechnology or college degree in related area.
Necessary Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow
- Requires excellent decision making skills
- Must be detailed oriented
- Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
- Knowledge of disease process represented in cells
Licensure/Certification
Required: Florida Cytotechnologist License
Preferred: Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License in Cytology
Experience
Required: Less than one year
Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in cytotechnology
Under the direction of a Pathologist, in this role the Cytotechnologist will perform the following job duties:
Responsible for the fixation, preparation and quantitative and qualitative analysis of human cell samples.
Record keeping and documentation of daily work, diagnostic results and quality control.
Perform specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions. These samples include GYN, Non-GYN and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens collected from all anatomic sites.
Provide excellent customer service.
Schedule
FTE: .10
Shift Hours: Variable
Days of Week: Variable
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree
Preferred: Completion of formal training at an accredited school of cytotechnology or college degree in related area.
Necessary Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow
- Requires excellent decision making skills
- Must be detailed oriented
- Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
- Knowledge of disease process represented in cells
Licensure/Certification
Required: Florida Cytotechnologist License
Preferred: Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License in Cytology
Experience
Required: Less than one year
Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in cytotechnology