Cytotechnologist

About The Role

The role of the Cytotechnologist is to perform complex technical tasks involved in the preparation and screening of cytology slides for evidence of cancer or other pathologic conditions.

• Receive specimens and assign accession numbers to specimens received in the accession log book. Give a gross description to each specimen received.
• Order appropriate cytology requisitions and complete template in Medent computer system as required.
• File cytology slides and requisitions after the final report is signed out.
• Perform and record daily cytology QI indicators such as pap stain adequacy and specimen refrigerator temperature.

• Performs microscopic examination of cytology slides and prepares a preliminary report of diagnostic findings for the pathologist. The preliminary report includes:
• An evaluation of specimen cellularity and adequacy.
• An evaluation of the presence or absence of abnormal cells and the degree of abnormality associated with the abnormal cells.
• An evaluation of other significant microscopic findings such as the presence of blood, inflammatory cells, bacteria, fungi, parasitic organisms, casts, crystals, etc.

Any abnormal cells that are found are marked for review.

• Complete computer template or separate paper report as directed by the Pathologist.
• Maintain a daily log of slide screening statistics.
• Ensure cytology laboratory compliance with QI monitors, slide and record maintenance and statistical records kept with CLIA regulatory standards.
• Maintain and ensure the laboratory is CLIA compliant and oversee the daily operation of CLIA requirements for the Pathology laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Centrifuge specimens, make slides in the cyto-centrifuge and apply fixative to slides prepared.
• Prepare and dilute reagents needed for Papanicolaou staining procedure.
• Stain slides following Papanicolaou stain procedure and coverslip.
• Dispose of all specimens, containers, tubes and biohazardous materials used in specimen preparation. Maintain cleanliness of laboratory equipment and work area.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment as needed.
• Perform and record QI on histology cases.
• Monitor inventory of reagents and supplies used.

• Education must meet CLIA standards and encompass training in an approved cytotechnology program and successful certification (ASCP or equivalent).
• At least one year of experience is preferred.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Salary Range: $35.00-$43.00 / hour

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