The Cytotechnologist II will stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of a School of Cytotechnology accredited program by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
Montana Licensure (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Cytotechnologist (ASCP) Certification
Minimum of 2 years’ of Cytotechnology experience
Essential Job Functions:
Examines cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns. Submits slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination. Documents specimens by verifying patients and specimens information.
Prepares and analyzes samples such as papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs) to detect abnormal conditions.
Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety. Adjusts, maintains, or repairs laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
Performs karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.
Assigns tasks or coordinates task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
Ability to work varied shifts.
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate of a School of Cytotechnology accredited program by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
Come work for Bozeman Health!
Bozeman Health is a nonprofit health system governed by a community board of directors and spans 5 campuses: Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, Highland Park Medical Campus, Belgrade Clinic, Cottonwood Clinic, MSU Student Athlete Clinic and Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center. The integrated health system also includes Bozeman Health Hillcrest Senior Living with independent and assisted living facilities, an outpatient services center, a same-day surgery center, a clinical research group and Bozeman Health Retail Care. Today, Bozeman Health is the largest private employer in Gallatin Valley with more than 2400 employees.
The hospital is a 105-bed facility with 8 ORs, 20 bed Critical care unit, and 25 bed ED. Approximately 28,000 ED visits per year. Bozeman Health is committed to the care of patients of all ages and recently opened a Women’s and Children’s Tower and NICU.
The hospital has level III ACS Trauma Center designation and is DNV accredited. There are approximately 260 physicians on the medical staff representing a broad spectrum of both medical and surgical specialties.
Bozeman, MT:
With six major mountain ranges surroundi...ng the community, three blue ribbon rivers, five golf courses, three world class skiing resorts, 284 mountain trails, Montana State University, and the gateway town to Yellowstone National Park, it’s no wonder Bozeman appeared as No. 2 on the top 10 list for bizjournals.com’s list of American “dream towns.” Bozeman High School has been ranked on Newsweek’s top-schools list five times since 2003 and a new second high school opened in 2020. Seventy-four percent of the community's 45,000 plus residents has some post-secondary education. University graduates, along with industry-experienced newcomers seeking a higher quality of life, providing a brain pool for the area's mix of expanding businesses.
Because of its access to some of the best ski mountains in the United States, Bozeman ranked as one of the top 15 ski towns in the country by Ski Magazine. Powder Magazine ranked Bozeman in the “top 32 ski towns in North America” and National Geographic, placed Bozeman in the “World's 25 Best Ski Towns.” In addition, Outside Magazine has ranked Bozeman the 5th best college town in the United States, and ranks the city 15th in the United States for access to outside sports. American City Business Journals couples this active outdoor lifestyle with a strong work ethic that has enabled Bozeman to rank number one as a business climate among cities under 100,000 in the United States.
With many great cultural events including museums, symphony, opera, and a vibrant live music scene as well as the great outdoors, it isn’t what to do in Bozeman, but what not to do because there are so many activities—snow or sunshine. If staying in town is not enough, we have an international airport with direct flights to 20 major US cities.