Lead Cytotechnologist- Anatomical Pathology Full-time Day Shift

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Lead Cytotechnologistreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist management in the organization and direction of day-to-day activities
• Trains and mentors cytotechnologists and staff, including performing 100% quality control rescreen of all new hire cytotechnologists, computer education, and review of all policy and procedures
• Participates and assists in a wide range of problem solving activities relating to diagnosis, administrative, information technology and customer service
• Participate in and assist with quality control and quality assurance programs
• Perform FNA training and annual competency assessment reviews for all cytotechnologists
• Complete colleague competency assessments
• Organize department workflow;  review and maintain all pending lists and work lists, assist with bench assignments
• Act as a department resource in the absence of the department supervisor
• Perform routine Cytology screening on gynecologic, non-gynecologic and FNA specimens submitted for evaluation
• Maintain diagnostic screening percentages at CAP standard averages, including ASCUS rate and ASC:SIL ratio
• Complete all competency assessments in a timely manner

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Tech, Clinical Lab Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the national ASCP certifying exam. Must provide proof of Education as stated in the CLIA guidelines.
• Must obtain Cytotechnologist (CT) (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 1 year of hire date.
• Individual must meet requirements for performing high complexity testing as defined by federal licensing guidelines (CLIA) and accreditation agencies (TJC,CAP).

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.