Cytotechnologist

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Cytotechnologists evaluate patients' cell samples to notice subtle changes to accurately detect precancerous, malignant, and infectious conditions. They provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.

Essential Job Functions

• Stains, mounts, and studies cells of the human body under a microscope to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

• Performs specimen processing and special procedures with or without pathologists for adequacy as needed.

• Functions as technical reference.

• Correlates data and detects discrepancies (clerical and technical) based on review of GYN (gynecology) and non-GYN requisitions and computer data entry orders.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

CT Cytotechnologist Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Education

Bachelors, Biology/Chemistry/Medical Laboratory Science (required)

Completion of Cytotechnology Program (required)

Work Experience

3 years of clinical lab experience (preferred)

Training

28 CH of biology and chemistry (required)

3 CH of mathematics or statistics (required)

Many of our opportunities reward
* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

* Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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