Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 and I55.

Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. New state of the art Regional Clinical Laboratory. The new lab enables greater operational efficiencies, improved turnaround times to support future growth and expansion into emerging technologies and lab testing methodologies.

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Hours:

• Part- Time; 20 hours per week
• 11:00am-3:00pm
• Area: Cytology

About the Job

In this role, the Cytopreparatory Technician, will receive and evaluate cytology specimens to ensure positive sample identification and appropriateness. Process gynecological, non-gynecological and fine needle aspirations slides for diagnostic evaluation by cytopathology technologists and pathologists. Utilize the pathology computer system to provide accurate information for testing, tracking and reporting.

Here's what you will do

• Receive specimens or slides, assess acceptability and accession cytopathology cases into the pathology information system
• Process gynecological, and non-gynecological specimens and fine needle aspirations slides for diagnostic evaluation by the cytotechnologists and pathologists
• Maintain appropriate department supply inventory
• Sort vials for testing sent to reference labs
• Recognize, document and resolve specimen identification errors
• Store specimens appropriately
• Operate and maintain department equipment as required
• Prepare cell blocks for Histology
• File and retrieve slides and requisitions

Here is what you'll need

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials 
• Daily Pay "NEW"
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Compensation:

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.