Cytotechnologist

JOB SUMMARY
Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• No experience required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:

• Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.

Preferred: Must hold a U.S.-based ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) certification; international ASCP certification does not meet this requirement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Fixes, stains, and prepares microscopic slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility.
• Evaluates cell color, shape, and size to determine abnormalities.
• Examines human cell samples to determine the presence of precancerous changes, cancer, or infections.
• Performs a variety of laboratory procedures.
• Assists clinicians within the hospital for the procurement of material from fine needle aspirations.
• Assures specimen labeling requirements are met and all necessary clinical information is available.
• Responds to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors that can influence test results.
• Assists with or performs accessioning, processing, and staining of specimens in accordance with the cytology processing manual.
• Records classification and presents unusual characteristics to the pathologist.
• Maintains records of assignments performed in cytology section.
• Participates in continuing education, quality control procedures and documents accordingly; participates in proficiency testing.
• Maintains laboratory area and equipment and performs including proper disposal of all bio-hazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.
• Maintains accurate inventory to complete work, and orders supplies as needed.
• The Cytotechnologist is responsible for recording:

 The slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed.
 For each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories.
 The number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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