Cytotechnologist

SUMMARY

As a Cytotechnologist, your developed examination and evaluation skills are key factors in identifying disease in gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, leading to critical discovery for patient care.    

Laboratory and pathology services are vital to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. With convenient patient laboratory service centers, home lab services, expert pathologists and in-hospital diagnostics, we offer the full range of testing services to the communities we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines and accurately reports on Gynecologic and Non-gynecologic Cytology specimens.

• Updates and maintains cytology report and slide files.

• Assists personnel in Cytology FNA procedures.

• Has knowledge and ability to assist with cytopreparatory procedures.

• Has working knowledge of Cytology Information System.

• Interacts with physician offices in obtaining pertinent clinical information and specimen problem solving.

• Participates in Continuing Medical Education.

• Assists in teaching students from various programs.

• Follows all department procedures and protocols.

• Recognizes, analyzes problems using scientific methods. Reports issues to supervisor or lead tech

• Participates in maintaining department technical readiness to meet regulatory compliance.

• Assumes responsibility for channeling essential information to the appropriate personnel.

• Supports a positive work environment. Works cooperatively with staff and other departments.

• Other tasks and projects as assigned by Division Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS:

• BS in Cytotechnology or BS in a related Science

• New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Cytotechnologist.

PREFFERED QUALIFICTIONS:

• Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred

• Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory a benefit