Regions Hospital is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused cytologist to join our laboratory team as our Laboratory Technical Specialist - Cytology.

As the Laboratory Technical Specialist-Cytology you will:

• Ensure and maintain high reliability, integrity, and functionality of all test systems within assigned lab discipline across HealthPartners laboratory sites
• Coordinate activities, participate in evaluation and implement procedures for new test methodology, specimen handling and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with the standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Design, monitor and support teams in quality assurance systems including quality control, test utilization, and proficiency testing.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training, competency, and performance appraisals.
• Participate in HealthPartners laboratory technical teams and committees as appropriate.

Work schedule: Day Shift

Required Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology or related field and/or completion of an accredited cytology/cytotechnology program. A master's degree in cytology/cytotechnology may substitute for the above educational and registration requirements.

Experience: At least three years of experience as a cytologist/cytotechnologist

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: ASCP or equivalent certification in cytology/cytotechnology

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: See above

Experience:

• At least four (4) years of experience as a cytotechnologist or related field with at least two (2) years of experience in the specialty occurring within the last four years.
• Experience across multiple laboratory disciplines.
• Experience with clinical laboratory systems and quality assurance related to specialty.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

ASCP certification or equivalent as a Specialist in Cytology

Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.