Cytotechnologist - Days

Position Highlights:

• SIGN ON BONUS: $5000.00 paid in (2) increments after 3 and 12 months (all other Bonus Parameters apply)
• Position: Cytotechnologist
• Hourly Pay Range: $35.16 - $54.50. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Elmhurst Hospital 155 E. Brush Hill Elmhurst, IL.
• Full Time 1.0 FTE
• Hours: 7:30am- 4pm Monday-Friday

A Brief Overview:

The Cytotechnologist plays a critical role in the early detection and diagnosis of diseases, particularly cancer, by examining cellular samples for abnormalities. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in cytology to assess specimens, collaborate with pathologists, and contribute to the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients.

What you will do:

• Models customer service in all aspects of the job, instructing others by example. Acts as a mentor to employees while actively seeking to improve relationships. Intercedes on behalf of any customer to ensure a positive outcome. Ensures all employees are meeting Customer Service standards. Regularly reviews Customer Service goals with employees on an individual basis. Resolves all patient complaints pertaining to subordinate area. Works with management of other departments when patient complaints extend into other areas. Develops new ways to improve customer service and gets subordinate staff actively involved in related activities. Continuously finds new ways to improve processes.
• Provides assistance to physicians and is primary resource for Cytology technical and operational matters.
• Demonstrates knowledge/judgment concerning cytology procedures and ability to establish priorities and organize effectively.
• Accessions specimens submitted for cytological evaluation. Processes and sets up all cytology and FNA specimens according to procedure. Prepares all Non-Gyn fluids prepare slides, and stains them. Performs an immediate stain on some FNA specimens.
• Performs an immediate assessment of endoscopic/endobronchial ultrasound needle aspirations.
• Screens Cytology specimens, reviews specimen preparation quality, and prepares Cytology reports within an appropriate time limit per specimen type.
• Evaluates results/correlates results with histological report and/or reviews with Pathologist.
• Demonstrates accuracy in screening cytological specimens.
  

What you will need:

• Successful completion of a 12 month accredited Cytotechnologist program
• Current Cytotechnologist Certification/Licensure through ASCP or other recognized licensing agency
• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities
  

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

EEH34