Cytotechnologist-Cert.

We are looking for a Certified-Cytotech to relocate to NC to join our nationally recognized hospital system in beautiful Pinehurst, NC!

*$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

*Relocation Assistance

*Great benefits package

*Great Work Schedule

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. As of March 2023, FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients. FirstHealth Cancer Services is a leading-edge provider of North Carolina cancer care and provides high-quality, compassionate cancer care that’s close to home. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We were recently named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.

Cytotech Job Summary:

• Practices clinical laboratory science in the specialty of cytology.  Responsible for the examination of materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information for use in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition. 
• May be required to perform other duties within the pathology department as directed by the pathologist or assistant director of Pathology.  May include clerical duties or duties within the histology area of the laboratory depending on the availability of personnel. 
• Ensures the high quality of specimen preparations, screening, interpretation and reporting of microscopic slides in an expeditious manner.  Responsible for recognizing results or problems that require referral to the Pathologist. 
• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in quality improvement activities.  Assists with FNA’s and bone marrows as requested.   

Cytotech Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and certification as a Registered Cytotechnologist by the ASCP. 
• Valid Cytotechnology license including successful completion of competency/proficiency testing.