Cytotechnologist II - PRN

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Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state‑of‑the‑art Duke Health laboratories. The laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists and certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. The multidisciplinary team serves the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population, provides timely and accurate results, educates the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researches cutting‑edge diagnostics.

Position: PRN, as needed.

Participate in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening & evaluating slides of cytologic specimens (gynecologic, non‑gynecologic & FNA) for the detection of cancer or other pathologic conditions.

• Evaluate gynecologic &/or non‑gynecologic slides for the presence or absence of disease.
• Provide differential diagnoses & discuss cytologic criteria.
• Accurately record diagnoses on the computer.
• Submit appropriate slides to the pathologist for review.
• Review patient history related to diagnoses.
• Review specimen requisition/slide for completeness & accuracy of labeling.
• Review individual monthly statistics with the manager on a semi‑annual basis.
• Participate in semi‑annual CLIA diagnostic review with the manager & medical director.
• Recognize cytologic (diagnostic/preparatory) issues of concern & address them with appropriate CT staff members.
• Help in the cytology preparation area as necessary.
• Regularly participate in CE activities.
• Identify cases for educational resources & share them with the Teaching Coordinator.
• Participate in workshops, scientific papers, & posters.
• Mentor cytotechnology students (> 2 years screening experience) 10% QC & 5‑year look back re‑screen (CLIA required ≥ 5 years).
• FNA Coverage (>≥ 1 year screening experience FNA/non‑Gynecologic specimens) – review clinical histories of patients for procedures, prepare FNA samples, perform immediate adequacy assessments & triage for ancillary studies.

• Screen >≥ 50 slides/day.
• Distinguish colors accurately.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• In-depth understanding of cytology theory & practice through evidence of continuing education.

Bachelor of Science in cytology or related field or a Bachelor of Arts with 24 semester hours of required science coursework. Successful completion of a CAHEA accredited cytology program. A master’s degree is preferred. Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case‑by‑case basis at the discretion of the CLIA director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

None required.

BS/BA CT(ASCP) certification or equivalent. Passing the board certification examination is a condition of continued employment.

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Entry level

Full‑time

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