Cytotechnologist
Cedar Rapids, IA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,236/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Cytotechnology Technologist (Temp)
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Perform cytotechnology duties with a workload of 50-60 slides per day (up to 300 slides per week).
- Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime is billable after 40 hours.
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
- Orientation dates available in mid-July.
- Use of EPIC electronic medical record system preferred.
- Equipment experience required with BD Focal Point and BD Surepath systems.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cytotechnologist, including experience within the last year.
- Completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program.
- ASCP certification.
Additional Information
- Clinical interview pre-screening conducted via phone/text from a specific area code.
- Employee separation policy restricts certain past employees from working travel assignments in this market.
- Call back and on-call pay multipliers apply (details not included here).
- EMR experience with EPIC highly preferred; Sunquest experience also highly preferred.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Cytotechnologist in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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