Cytotechnologist/Cytologist - Unified Women's Healthcare

***Offering $20,000 Sign On /Retention Bonus.

Florida Woman Care, the largest OB/GYN practice in the state of Florida has built a state of the art CAP accredited lab in the Tampa area with specialists in GYN Pathology to produce the highest quality of diagnosis of laboratory specimens.  We currently have over 250 medical offices and over 600 OBGYN Providers throughout the state of Florida.  The Florida Woman Care Laboratory has Histology, GYN Cytology, and Molecular Microbiology. 

We are seeking experienced Cytotechnologists/Cytologists to join the GYN Cytology division.  Come join our dedicated and experienced team of Cytotechnologists/Cytologists and Pathologists committed to providing top notch care. We offer flexible scheduling for work days and start times making it easy to maintain a healthy work/life balance.   

The Cytotechnologist/Cytologist provides patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports. This position is responsible for studying cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.  A successful candidate will be able to perform high-complexity testing, including microscopic evaluation of thinprep gynecologic cytology specimens, using established protocols using the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. Experience with Thin Prep Pap Smears is required. 

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Verify name and accession number on slides and requisitions with computer for completeness and accuracy of data entry prior to microscopic evaluation.
• Examining the slides under a microscope to identify abnormalities and documenting your interpretation of the results
• Reporting any abnormalities to the Pathologist
• Adhere to the laboratory’s QC policies, and document all QC activities
• Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Additional duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s degree in cytology or health sciences or must meet the CAP/CLIA standards for a practicing cytotechnologist.
• CT (ASCP Registered)-Normally a B.A./B.S. in Biological Science and meet all licensing requirements.
• ASCP certification in cytotechnology or equivalent.