| JOB TITLE: Cytotechnologist LOCATION: Geisinger Medical Center Hospital DEPARTMENT: Laboratory Medicine WORK SCHEDULE: Days WORK TYPE: Full Time JOB SUMMARY: Screens gynecological and non-gynecological cytologic preparations to determine abnormalities and assists Pathologist with diagnosis. Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of the Geisinger Health System in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction. Works under the general supervision of the Technical Specialist, Cytology, and the administrative direction of the Supervisor, and/or Operations Director of Anatomic Pathology. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrates basic personal computer skills. Demonstrates excellence in microscopy with the ability to carry out total screening of Cytologic slides. Demonstrates effective organizational and communication skills. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: ASCP registered or eligible as CT(ASCP), meeting the following criteria is required: Baccalaureate degree and successful completion of a 12 month accredited Cytotechnology program. Prior work experience as a Cytotechnologist preferred. Requires up to three months on the job training to reach acceptable level of performance. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands: Subject to exposure of infectious diseases. Handles hazardous chemicals. Must be able to lift and pour containers of reagents. Must be able to sit at a microscope for prolonged periods and maintain concentration. Must pass standardized color vision test. Protective equipment (as required by test performed): eye protection, face protection, Lab coat, non-sterile medical gloves. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER: (GMC), located Danville, Pa., the largest tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital in the region, is licensed for 475 beds, including 89 pediatric beds in the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. GMC, a Magnet Hospital, maintains the region’s only Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center with additional qualifications in pediatrics. GMC offers an array of highly specialized medical and surgical services, including neurosciences, cardiovascular services, transplantation, women’s health (in the Women’s Pavilion), oncology and orthopaedics. The Hospital for Advanced Medicine serves as an integrated center for the most critical patients. Outpatient services are available on and off campus. ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. | 
