Lighthouse Lab Services is the leading provider of clinical laboratory personnel. Currently, we are working with an independent laboratory in San Antonio, TX is looking for a Cytotechnologist to join their team. This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity to facilitate innovation, manage change, and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality product for our word-class diagnostics laboratory! Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, we want to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Cytotechnologist. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment.

Shift Schedule: 1st shift Monday - Friday

Job Responsibilities:

· Screen and evaluate any gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens sent to the laboratory for the determination of possible malignant or related abnormal conditions

· Screening of all liquid-based cytology, both manual and imaged, as well as conventional slides

· Perform microscopic evaluation of cytological specimens following laboratory procedures and workload policies

· Ensure proper documentation of workload recording, including screening and non-screening activities as required by CLIA and laboratory guidelines

· Maintain absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results

· Meet slide screening requirements as per standard operating procedure

· Finalize testing results into the computer in an accurate and timely manner

· Provide backup for cytology processing and other tasks as needed

· Comply with all safety, infection control and HIPAA policies

Job Requirements:

· CT (ASCP Registered)-Normally a B.A./B.S. in Biological Science and meet all licensing requirements w/1-3 years of experience

· Successful completion of an accredited Cytology program

· ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification is required

· Prior experience working in Cytology is preferred

· ThinPrep certification is a plus

· Must pass slide screening requirements and annual CAP proficiency test

· Demonstrated understanding of Cyto preparation techniques

· Automated and non-automated testing experience is preferred

· Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)

· Ability to work independently or within a team

· Highly organized and strong attention to detail

· Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

· Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Benefits and Salary:

\- $40-50/hour
\- 401K
\- Medical, Dental, and Vision
\- PTO
\- Paid Holidays

\- 10k sign on bonus