Job Details

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Work Location: Pathology, Community Practice, Montgomery

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

To evaluate cytologic preparations microscopically to determine presence or absence of malignant cells, pre-malignant changes or inflammatory lesions and issue final or provisional diagnosis as appropriate. To include identification and subjective interpretation of disease processes. To handle cytologic specimens including, accessioning, preparation and reporting, following quality control procedures and maintaining documentation. To perform cytopreparatory procedures, including troubleshooting when necessary to ensure consistent results.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirements.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Currently credentialed with Cytotechnologist (CT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.

TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.