Description

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa’s largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 75 years of experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.

Position Description

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for a Full-time Cytotechnologist for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.

Responsibilities include:

+ Receives and accessions Cytology and Histology specimens into the laboratory information system (LIS).

+ Responsible for training and competency evaluation of employees working in the cytology section of the pathology lab.

+ Receive and prepare biological specimens for microscopic examination and/or molecular testing.

+ Classify cellular material according to established classifications and nomenclature.

+ Distinguish atypical cellular material for pathologist review. Requires one to exercise independent judgement and apply special knowledge to reach clinically relevant interpretations.

+ Review patient clinical history and relate it to microscopic observations in gynecologic samples being screened. Bringing to the attention of the pathologist any discrepancies or unexpected findings.

+ Aids in locating, reviewing and reporting of all previous cytologic findings on patients with atypia for review by the pathologist.

+ Prepare and review yearly quality assurance reports as well as monthly maintenance logs for equipment used in the cytology section in the laboratory.

+ Answers telephone, takes messages, and provides necessary information in a calm and professional manner.

+ Prepare and review cytology procedures as required

+ Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

+ Maintains work areas in a neat and organized fashion. Adhere to clinic and laboratory safety standards.

+ Performs other work within the Pathology Department as required.

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Cytotechnology.

Certification/License

+ ASCP certification in Cytotechnology or equivalent required

+ Specialist in Cytotechnology preferred

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with some flexibility)

Experience

+ 3-5 years of experience in a laboratory leadership/supervisory role

+ At least 10 years of experience working as a cytotechnologist in a high throughput lab

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. McFarland Clinic takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)