Cytology, Bench Technologist, Day Shift, $2,700/week
Healthcare Connections, Inc.

Client Overview:

Enjoy the beauty and diversity that Oregon has to offer. Rugged seacoast, the high mountain passes of the Oregon Cascades, lush greenery, and magnificent waterfalls as well as stony lava beds and Ponderosa pines of the high desert. Oregon's natural beauty is there for all to enjoy.

We are seeking an experienced travel cytotechnologist for a contract in Portland. This is a day shift position, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (maybe 8am to 4:30pm), Monday through Friday. Three+ years of current cytology experience required. This is a high-volume lab, specimens are 70% non-gyn, approx. Must be proficient with FNA's. Biopsies include respiratory, lymph nodes, GU, CSF, bone, liver/pancreas, endocrine, head & neck (thyroid), and miscellaneous body fluids.

Initial contract term starts early March 2025 and goes through March 2026. (Actual start date pending government clearance).

Weekly Pay: $2,700

Overview:

Analyze fluid and tissue specimens for microscopic cellular abnormalities. Work closely with pathologists and independently.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
• Handle pressure responsibility, often performing highly detailed microscopic work for long periods of time

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns
• 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
• Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor degree, required
• CT(ASCP), required
• Must be able to pass an in-depth government clearance background check
• Three (3) years experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

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