Cytotechnologist
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cytotechnologist

Location

• Peoria, Illinois

Job Summary

• Perform specialized and complex technical tasks screening clinical specimen slides for cancer or other pathological conditions.
• Mark abnormalities, render diagnoses, and determine cases for quality control or pathologist review.
• Conduct routine quality control and cellular evaluations for specimen adequacy.
• Prepare cell samples for microscopic examination.
• Assist pathologists with fine needle aspiration procedures and determine cellular adequacy in Radiology on thyroid aspirations.
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols, quality control, and CAP requirements.
• Use Epic EMR system.

Work Schedule

• Day shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 40 hours per week
• No weekend, holiday, call, or standby requirements

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Certified Cytologist (CT) via ASCP
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
• Active Illinois license or proof that application process has been initiated
• Experience in a large hospital setting preferred
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen

Experience

• Specialty experience requirement: Cytology (years not explicitly stated, assume standard for Cytotechnologist II)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate cellular samples microscopically for abnormalities.
• Perform quality control reviews and competency checks for junior cytotechnologists.
• Receive, log, and identify specimens according to established protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment following universal precautions and chemical hygiene plans.
• Assist in specimen preparation using proper chemicals and laboratory procedures.
• Document findings and discrepancies accurately.

Professional Values

• Demonstrate compassion, respect, and professionalism toward patients and coworkers.
• Maintain timeliness, accuracy, thoroughness, and coordination in all duties.
• Exhibit good organizational skills and cooperation with other departments.
• Adhere to attendance, punctuality, and time management policies.
• Support resource and financial management efforts.
• Follow all safety management practices.

Additional Information

• Orientation includes 12 non-billable hours.
• Local candidates within 50 miles may have adjusted rates (not disclosed here).
• No specific dress code or scrub color preference.

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