Cytotechnologist -Cytology Division (Rotating Campuses)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in related field.
•  Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.
•  No experience required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

·         Fixes, stains, and prepares microscopic slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility. 

·         Evaluates cell color, shape, and size to determine abnormalities.

·         Examines human cell samples to determine the presence of precancerous changes, cancer, or infections.

·         Performs a variety of laboratory procedures.

·         Assists clinicians within the hospital for the procurement of material from fine needle aspirations.

·         Assures specimen labeling requirements are met and all necessary clinical information is available. 

·         Responds to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors that can influence test results.

·         Assists with or performs accessioning, processing, and staining of specimens in accordance with the cytology processing manual.

·         Records classification and presents unusual characteristics to the pathologist.

·         Maintains records of assignments performed in cytology section.

·         Participates in continuing education, quality control procedures and documents accordingly; participates in proficiency testing.

·         Maintains laboratory area and equipment and performs including proper disposal of all bio-hazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.

·         Maintains accurate inventory to complete work, and orders supplies as needed.

·         Adheres to internal controls established for department.

·         Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.

·         Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.
• No experience required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. 

Microscope, centrifuges, filtration apparatus, automatic stainer, chemical reagents, pipettes, and other laboratory equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Will rotate between GALV, LCC, CLC campuses for procedures.