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Cytodiagnostician at Karolinska University Hospital

REGION STOCKHOLM

Stockholms län, Huddinge

Previous experience is desired

21 days left
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Are you a meticulous and engaged cytodiagnostician looking to work in an advanced diagnostic environment? We are currently seeking two cytodiagnosticians with a Master's degree in diagnostic cytology for our Cytology Laboratory at Clinical Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics in Huddinge. Apply today!

What we offer

  • An exciting and developmental role with varied tasks in cytological diagnostics.
  • A position in a modern, accredited laboratory focused on quality and continuous improvement.
  • A dynamic work environment where you contribute to development.
  • Opportunities for professional development and further education.
  • A workplace where quality, collaboration, and patient focus are at the center.

Of course, you will also enjoy all the general benefits offered by Karolinska University Hospital!

About the role

In the specialty of cytology, we study cells to investigate, diagnose, and monitor diseases. The cytology samples analyzed in our laboratory are crucial for establishing the correct diagnosis, choosing the most suitable treatment, and assessing how a disease progresses over time. We also play a vital role in preventive work through our extensive screening activities.

In this role, you will work independently on screening and diagnostics for cervical cytology and other exfoliative cytology. Your tasks include assessing and reporting on benign cervical cytology, lung cytology, urinary tract cytology, and various types of exudates.

Here, you have the opportunity to develop within a highly specialized field. Through the centralized cervical cytology at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge and analyses with high complexity, such as immunocytochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), you are offered excellent opportunities for advanced competency development in diagnostics.

We are also in an exciting phase of development where cytology is being digitized, giving you the chance to help shape future diagnostic workflows. As part of our accredited laboratory, you will work according to high quality standards and evidence-based guidelines.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Licensure as a biomedical analyst, issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare.
  • Master's degree in diagnostic cytology.
  • Very good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

Merits:

  • Previous experience working as a cytodiagnostician.
  • Previous experience working in cytology or pathology.

We are looking for someone who

  • Values a quality-conscious approach and wants to actively contribute to the continued development and improvement of the operations.
  • Thrives working both independently and in teams, actively contributing to an open and positive work climate with patient samples in focus.
  • Has the courage to act based on conviction and is calm, helpful, and service-oriented in interactions.
  • Continuously maintains specialist knowledge and serves as a resource for others.
  • Plans and prioritizes work effectively and meets set deadlines.
  • Adapts to changes, sees opportunities in new ways of working, and contributes to development.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability for the position.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews will begin after the application period has ended. In connection with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly motivate why you are suitable for the role. Answering these questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

We warmly welcome your application – Together we are Karolinska!

In connection with appointments involving care for children and young people, individuals offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and burden register. Read more about the recruitment process and the checks performed at Karolinska here.

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be called up for wartime service. Read more about what this entails here.

If you are or have previously been employed by Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or former manager if you become a candidate for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

At Karolinska University Hospital, we are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to train future healthcare professionals and conduct world-leading research in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of patients. We work within a wide range of areas and professions.

Read more about the Karolinska University Laboratory here.

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We strive for gender equality and fairness in our workplace and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and conditions.

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Region Stockholm is responsible for healthcare, public transport, regional development, and contributes to cultural life. Every day, around the clock. In the country's fastest-growing region. Together, we are creating Europe's most attractive metropolitan region.

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