Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 and I55.

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to \"also treat the human spirit.\" Come join the Cytology team at Loyola Medicine!

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Hours:

DaysFull-Time

Job Summary

In this role, the Cytopreparatory Technician will receive and evaluate cytology specimens to ensure positive sample identification and appropriateness. Process gynecological, non-gynecological and fine needle aspirations slides for diagnostic evaluation by cytopathology technologists and pathologists. Utilize the pathology computer system to provide accurate information for testing, tracking and reporting

What you'll do:  

Receive specimens or slides, assess acceptability and accession cytopathology cases into the pathology information systemProcess gynecological, and non-gynecological specimens and fine needle aspirations slides for diagnostic evaluation by the cytotechnologists and pathologistsMaintain appropriate department supply inventory   Sort vials for testing sent to reference labs   Recognize, document and resolve specimen identification errors   Store specimens appropriately   Operate and maintain department equipment as required  Prepare cell blocks for HistologyFile and retrieve slides and requisitions

What you'll need:

Required:

High School Diploma1 year of previous job-related experience 

Pre​ferred:

1 year of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.

Perks & Benefits:

Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)Competitive Shift Differentials Career DevelopmentTuition ReimbursementParticipation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program403(b) with Employer MatchOn Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)Referral RewardsPerks Program

Our Promise to You:

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communitiesWe live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.