Cytotechnology, Bench Technologist, $20k Sign-On Bonus, First Shift
Healthcare Connections, Inc.

Position & Client Overview:

An 800-bed, level 1 trauma center in the Toledo, Ohio area is seeking a day shift cytotechnologist to join their team.

This cytology opportunity comes with a $20,000 sign-on bonus!

Salary Range: $72,800-91,000

Working at this facility offers a supportive and innovative environment where healthcare professionals can excel. The organization is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and advanced medical treatments, supported by a collaborative team culture that values each employee's contributions. With a strong emphasis on professional development and continuous learning, staff members are encouraged to grow and advance in their careers. The sense of community and shared mission to improve health outcomes creates a fulfilling and rewarding workplace.

The Toledo, Ohio area offers a rich blend of indoor and outdoor activities. Residents can explore the Toledo Museum of Art, renowned for its glass art collection, and enjoy performances at the Valentine Theatre. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the Toledo Zoo, one of the best in the country, and the beautiful Metroparks, which offer hiking, biking, and bird-watching opportunities. The city experiences all four seasons, with warm summers perfect for boating on the Maumee River, colorful autumns ideal for scenic drives, snowy winters that bring opportunities for sledding and ice skating, and refreshing springs that rejuvenate the city's lush parks and gardens. This combination of cultural attractions, recreational activities, and seasonal beauty makes Toledo a wonderful place to live and play.

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
• New grads are welcome to apply

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

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