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This position is primarily located at our learning hospital, Banner University Medical Center Tucson hospital. The cytologist provides Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE)/Adequacy assessment for fine needle aspiration procedures covering several busy hospital departments, in rotation with other cytologists (e.g., EBUS, ENB, Robot) while screening NGYN and FNA and will also perform digital cytology.

• ThinPrep Certification preferred***

Come make a direct impact on patient diagnostic care in our new, state of the art hospital laboratory. Tucson is regarded for its stargazing, local hiking, birding, old west film studios, Mexican cuisine (birthplace of the nacho? some say so) proximity to Saguaro National Park, and of course, the University of Arizona and all the cultural and sporting enjoyment a large University provides!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of cytotechnology program from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) school.  ASCP certification or eligible required.

• Students may be hired at the job title equivalent of a future Cytotechnologist under the following conditions: Student is enrolled in a cytotechnology program at CAAHEP school with a completion date within six (6) months of hire. Student must pass the ASCP Board Certification at the first opportunity but no later than 3 months after program completion

• A Bachelor’s degree is required for individuals registered by the ASCP after September 1, 1994.

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills required.

• This position requires attaining 90% on an internal proficiency test at the time of interview. 

• This position requires passing annually the required CAP-PT (or approved alternative by CLIA). 

• This position requires maintaining 80% proficiency on quarterly GYN CAP mailings as well as 24 continuing education credits each year. 
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

About Sonora Quest Laboratories

Sonora Quest Laboratories, an independently run joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics, is the nation’s largest integrated laboratory system with approximately 3,500 employees serving more than 33,000 patients every day throughout Arizona. We are the market share leader in clinical laboratory testing in Arizona, performing more than 97 million diagnostic tests per year. We offer a local comprehensive test menu which encompasses routine, molecular, prescription drug monitoring, genetics/genomics, and pathology testing services. Ninety-five percent of all testing is performed at our primary testing facilities located in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Yuma. Sonora Quest Laboratories is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) which is the gold standard in laboratory accreditation, helping laboratories to maintain accuracy of test results and ensure accurate patient diagnosis. This accreditation ensures the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients as CAP inspectors examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.

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