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.
Required Education:
- A bachelors degree with successful completion in CAAHEP accredited program in cytotechnology.
Certifications & Licenses:
- Cytotechnologist Certification
Required Skills & Experience:
- 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.
Required Education:
- A bachelors degree with successful completion in CAAHEP accredited program in cytotechnology.