Cytotechnologist Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

• Location: HCA MidAmerica Central Lab
• Address: 15300 College Blvd, Lenexa, KS 66219
• **$10,000 SIGN ON AND/OR RELOCATION BONUS AVAILABLE

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Cytotechnologist with HCA Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

The Cytotechnologist /Cytotech is responsible for preparation and storage of all specimens and necessary documentation. Prepares stains and slides for reading by Cytotechnologist or review by the Pathologist. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Stains, mounts, and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other pathological conditions, following established standards and practices: Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings or other bodily exudates and fixes stains and slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope. 
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormal hormone conditions. 
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns. 
• Evaluate cells for the presence of cancer, precancerous changes or infections. 
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs) to detect abnormal conditions. 
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports. 
• Assist Pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies. 
• Quality Assurance in the laboratory including the maintenance of the systemin accordance with the requirements of the College of the American Pathologists and preparation for site visits. 
• Prepare slides and reports in a timely fashion, ensuring Q.C. are met. 
• Maintain procedures and records to meet all regulatory standards. 
• Perform other duties as necessary for efficient operation of the department. 
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues. 
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm. 
• Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements. Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety. 
• Regular, Punctual, and dependable attendance. 
• Prepare and maintain reagents and equipment. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's Degree required 
• C.T. (ASCP) preferred 
• 1 to 3 years preferred 

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Cytotechnologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.