Job Description
Job Title: Cytotechnologist (CT ASCP)
Location: Nashville, TN (Greater Nashville Area)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift: 1st shift, M-F 8:00-4:30 pm
The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cytotechnologist to join our diagnostic laboratory team in Nashville. In this role, you will be a critical link in the patient care chain, utilizing microscopic analysis to detect cellular evidence of disease, pre-malignant conditions, and malignancies.
You will work within a high-standard clinical environment that prioritizes accuracy, patient safety, and professional integrity.
Core Responsibilities
- Microscopic Evaluation: Perform daily screening of gynecological and non-gynecological slides in strict accordance with established departmental protocols.
- Data Management: Accurately record findings, screening logs, and required departmental data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Technical Troubleshooting: Proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact test performance or the accuracy of patient results.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain effective QA/QC programs and assist with routine instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
- Professional Communication: Clearly relay pertinent findings or laboratory issues to supervisors and clinical leadership.
- Compliance & Safety: Uphold the highest standards of laboratory safety, corporate compliance, and HIPAA regulations to ensure the total security of protected health information (PHI).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Completion of at least two years of college and graduation from an approved School of Cytotechnology.
- Certification: Current National Certification as a Cytotechnologist (CT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- Licensure: Must hold (or be eligible for) a valid Tennessee Cytotechnologist License.
- Experience: At least one (1) year of experience screening GYN and non-GYN slides is preferred, but highly qualified recent graduates may be considered.
- Commitment: Ability to meet productivity expectations while maintaining the highest level of diagnostic accuracy.
Why Join Us?
We offer a collaborative work environment where your technical expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. We value continuous learning and support our team members in maintaining the continuing education credits required for ongoing licensure and certification.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Nashville, TN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10 to 19 employees |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Website | http://www.ka-recruiting.com/ |
About Company
Overview
K.A. Recruiting is a Healthcare Recruiting company that was established in order to serve the growing need for allied healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants and physical therapists. We help to find top notch candidates for hospitals, reference labs, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, rehabilitation centers, non profit organizations, etc. CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES: JOBS.KA-RECRUITING.COM Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/KA-Recruiting-Inc/210685185178
- Website
- http://www.ka-recruiting.com
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
Skills
- Cell Analysisunmatched
- Cell Biologyunmatched
- Clinical Pathologyunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Corporate Complianceunmatched
- Data Managementunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Diseaseunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
- Laboratoryunmatched
- Laboratory Systemsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Microscopic Analysisunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Patient Safetyunmatched
- Performance Testingunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Quality Assuranceunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Team Buildingunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Testingunmatched
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