Biomedical Technologist Jobs in Arizona

Job Title: Cytotechnologist Company: Location: Tucson, AZ Description: Position is located in the Anatomic Pathology Section, Diagnostic Service Line at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) and performs specimen screening for all abnormal cells or other objects of diagnostic significance, using existing cytopathological criteria.  Examines and evaluates the cell sample for the presence or absence of normal/abnormal cellular patterns, presence of microorganisms, inflammatory reactions, endocrinopathies, benign changes, pre-malignant changes, neoplasia and cellular responses to therapeutic agents; evaluates the clinical history data of the patient and correlates this with the microscopic findings.  Assists in the monitoring of activities to include; the operation of the laboratory, utilization and maintenance of equipment, as well as the processing and quality assessment of specimen preparations to ensure optimum preparations for examinations.  Develops and implements the Quality Assurance Program of the Cytology Laboratory to provide uniformity and accuracy of examinations and reports.  Prepares and processes specimens for Fluorescet In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) for investigation of chromosomal abnormalities associated with specific types of cancer (e.g. breast and bladder).  Provides regional, reference cytology support for Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (Prescott VA) and North Texas VA Health Care System (Amarillo VA), and performs FISH testing for University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ.

Job Title: Cytotechnologist Company: LabCorp Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp), an S&P 500 company, is a pioneer in commercializing new diagnostic technologies and the first in its industry to embrace genomic testing. With annual revenues of $3.6 billion in 2006, more than 25,000 employees nationwide, and more than 220,000 clients, LabCorp offers clinical assays, ranging from routine blood analyses to HIV and genomic testing. LabCorp combines its expertise in innovative clinical testing technology with its Centers of Excellence: The Center for Molecular Biology and Pathology, National Genetics Institute, Inc., ViroMed Laboratories, Inc., The Center for Esoteric Testing, DIANON Systems, Inc., US LABS, and Esoterix. Our clients include physicians, government agencies, managed care organizations, hospitals, clinical labs, and pharmaceutical companies.BenefitsWith a career at LabCorp, you'll be connected to the lives of people worldwide. But we know, there is one life that is constantly on your mind - yours. That's why our benefits are designed to take care of the most important life essentials, so you don't have to. LabCorp's benefits program is designed to meet your personal needs by offering you choice and flexibility. Heathcare? Medical? Dental? Optical? Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts? Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsFinancial Security? Cash Balance Retirement Plan? Employees' Savings Plan (401K) with Company Match? Employee Stock Purchase Plan? Basic Life Insurance? Business Travel Accident Insurance? Dependent Life Insurance? Long-Term Disability Insurance? Optional Accidental Death and Personal Loss (AD&PL) Insurance? Optional Life? Short Term Disability Insurance? Specified Critical Illness Insurance? Whole Life InsuranceLife Balance Programs? Adoption Assistance Program? Auto and Homeowner's Insurance ? Credit Union Membership? Employee Assistance Program? Legal Assistance Program? Health Management Programs? NextSteps? Lifestyle Improvement ProgramsCareer Development? EXcell Mentoring Partnership Program? LabCorp CBCS University? LabCorp Executive Development Program? Supervisor Development Training? Tuition Refund PlanCommunity Involvement? Matching Gift Program? Personal Leave Bank Donation? Volunteer ProgramCytotechnologistPhoenix, AZ Job Description : Screens and evaluates any gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimen sent to the laboratory for the determination of possible malignant or related abnormal conditions. 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. Job Title: Cytotechnologist Location: Phoenix, AZ Status: Full Time Job Category: Laboratory Technical Requisition Number: 105740