Corewell Cytotechnologist (Traveler)
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 4 months
- Pay Rate: $70.00 / Hour (USD)
- Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST
- Overtime: Overtime expected
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job Summary
This is a travel contract opportunity for a Cytotechnologist supporting laboratory operations at a Corewell Health managed lab site in Grand Rapids, MI. The role is driven by critical staffing needs and requires a qualified cytotechnologist who can fulfill CLIA-mandated duties in a high-volume diagnostic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Microscopically examine and diagnose gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, pre-malignant, and malignant disease processes.
- Perform all duties as required by CLIA. These duties include, but are not limited to, the daily documenting of interpretations to include the total number of slides screened and the total number of hours spent screening.
- Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined.
- Enter and report results into the laboratory information system.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Comply with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
- Participate successfully in a CMS-approved proficiency-testing program annually, as applicable.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in clinical lab, physical, or biological science (required)
- Meet CLIA requirements (CFR. 493.1483)
- Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist (if not certified prior to employment, must pass ASCP registry within one year of start date)
- Licensed Florida Cytotechnologist (required)
- Liquid-based cytology training/certification (ThinPrep and/or SurePath) — preferred
Required Skills
- Proficiency in microscopic examination and diagnosis of gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens
- Knowledge of CLIA-mandated daily documentation requirements for slide screening
- Specimen integrity and chain-of-custody maintenance
- Laboratory information system (LIS) data entry and result reporting
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards
- Familiarity with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulatory compliance
- Ability to participate in CMS-approved proficiency-testing programs
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
This client is a leading provider of diagnostic laboratory and healthcare services, operating at national scale and serving patients, physicians, and hospitals across the United States and internationally. With a workforce of nearly 50,000 employees, the organization serves one in three adult Americans annually and supports half of the physicians and hospitals throughout the U.S. The client employs laboratory scientists, cytotechnologists, logistics professionals, technologists, and business talent who contribute directly to clinical decisions and patient health outcomes. Professional growth is supported through structured development pathways, cross-functional exposure, and an inclusive workplace anchored by three cultural pillars: enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-08730