"When I realized all of the opportunities that being a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) provides - the versatility you get with only one degree - I said sign me up! It's a really wonderful career."
The Certified Cytologist provides a diagnostic evaluation for malignancy and other disease states on both gynecological and a wide variety of non-gynecological body samples.
This position works Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2500 for candidates who meet the Certified Cytologist requirements.
Job Essentials:
Examines specimens microscopically and performs cellular evaluation for cancer detection and identification of other pathologic conditions.
Verifies the identification of the specimen with the patient's name, accession number, and type of specimen on slide(s) and requisition and assures that established procedures are followed for collection, preparation, processing and evaluation for all specimens submitted for cytological exams.
Evaluates general cellular preparations according to adequate material on slides and assures the number of slides examined or reviewed does not exceed the limit set by CLIA regulations.
Discriminates between normal and abnormal cellular components, identifies cellular and non-cellular components, and locates and marks areas for further study.
Performs evaluations and preparations in accordance with special requests, provides additional diagnostic interpretation as required, makes evaluation of abnormal specimens, and submits evaluation and specimen to pathologist for final evaluation and reporting to referring physician.
Minimum Qualifications:
ASCP registered
Preferred Qualifications:
ThinPrep certification
Location:
LDS Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Intermountain Health is a leading nonprofit organization and health system that provides high-quality care to patients and communities throughout Colorado, Utah, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Kansas, and Wyoming.
Based in Salt Lake City, Intermountain includes clinics, a medical group, affiliate networks, hospitals, home care, telehealth, health insurance plans, and other services – along with wholly owned subsidiaries including Select Health, Castell, Tellica, and Classic Air Medical.