Cytologist II

What You'll Do

• Responsible for preparation and microscopic examination of cytologic specimens for evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions.
• Assist and/or perform Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) on Fine Needle Aspirations (FNAs), Endobronchial Ultrasound guided procedures (EBUS), navigational bronchoscopies, Endoscopic Ultrasound procedures (EUS), and surgical biopsies.
• In coordination with the Cytopathologist, write and issue reports using recognized cytopathologic terminology.
• Assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques as required and advise/assist in the orientation and training of other team members on equipment and software as necessary.
• Supply orders and inventory; instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting; management of vendor relationships; procedure writing assistance and/or oversight of an off shift.

• Education:
  
  4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree, required. Graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or other organization approved by HHS; or be certified in cytotechnology by a certifying agency approved by HHS.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of relevant laboratory experience (clinical internships of twelve months duration can be applied toward this requirement), preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CT Certification from ASCP, required.
• Additional Skills (required):
• All team members certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004 must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests; ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in the laboratory field; ability to follow written protocols; ability to work independently; ability to communicate clearly.
• Additional Skills (preferred):
  Specialist certifications from accreditation agency.