Cytotechnologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• As per departmental guidelines, processes the specimens and stains the smears.
• Microscopically examines prepared, stained smears to detect structural abnormalities.
• Classifies smears based on cellular knowledge as normal (negative), abnormal and diagnostic of cancer.
• Correlate surgical reports from client anatomic pathology with cytologic findings.
• Total number of slides screened not to exceed the limit set by CLIA 88.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Rotate on technical processing, cubicle position, and NGYN screening according to schedule set by leader/supervisor.
• For gynecological specimens (Pap smears), determine which cases should be further evaluated by the cytopathologist, formulate and issue diagnostic reports on normal (negative) cases, and perform follow-up triage on all cases routed to the pathologist before finalization of reports.
• Assist with instructional training of MLT, cytotechnology students, residents, fellows, and the orientation of new staff.
• Maintains competency in the use of information systems used for daily work.
• Maintain documentation as it applies to daily workload, follow-ups, and rotation assignments.
• Attends fine needle aspiration procedures and assists the physician.
• Participates in the laboratory CME program.
• Participate in Quality Improvement program in the laboratory which may include the development of new or improved methods and procedures.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and documents for preventive maintenance and corrective actions.
• Answer the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.
• Take and relay messages for laboratory personnel, supervisor and division head.
• Relay all cytology results to clinician.
• Any task related to cytopathology assigned by the supervisor, cytopathologists and Division Head of Cytopathology.
• Primarily responsible for PAP smear screening using the Thin Prep Imager.
• May also be responsible for FNA screening and onsite adequacy assessments.

Required Education:

• A bachelors degree with successful completion in CAAHEP accredited program in cytotechnology.

Certification Required:

• Thin Prep Imaging Certification – Required.
• Thin Prep Processing Certification – Required.
• For any starts after May 13, 2025, candidates must have a 2024 or 2025 proficiency test completed with results available.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time at a microproduct.
• Vision Near Acuity: Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
• Depth Perception: Ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Accommodation: Ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.
• Color Vision: Ability to distinguish and identify different colors necessary to perform job functions.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00