Cytology Team Lead

Labcorp • Raritan, NJ

89d • $50 - $60

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a certified Cytotechnologist to join our team as a Cytotechnologist Team Leader in Raritan, NJ. This position offers a fast-paced, customer-focused, and challenging environment. The role includes supervising the Cytology lab, maintaining quality control, and ensuring accurate reporting of results. The schedule for this position is Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6:30 pm.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university
• Successful completion of an accredited Cytology program
• ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification is required
• 1 year of experience as a Cytotechnologist
• ThinPrep and SurePath certifications is a plus
• Must pass slide screening requirements and annual CAP proficiency test
• Demonstrated understanding of Cyto preparation techniques
• Automated and non-automated testing experience is preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Ability to work independently or within a team
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Nice To Haves

• ThinPrep and SurePath certifications
• Automated and non-automated testing experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the Cytology lab providing coverage in the absence of the supervisor
• Maintain the qualifications required for quality control for all Cytotechnologists
• Review the daily workload of ‘negative' cases for a minimum of 10% quality control review
• Generate a final report regarding the unsatisfactory cases on a daily basis
• Provide a render of final diagnosis for cases designated for triage
• Review follow-up clinical information and biopsy correlation when available
• Screen and evaluate any gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens sent to the laboratory for the determination of possible malignant or related abnormal conditions
• Screening of all liquid based cytology, both manual and imaged, as well as conventional slides
• Perform microscopic evaluation of cytological specimens following laboratory procedures and policies
• Ensure proper documentation of workload recording, including screening and non-screening activities as required by CLIA and laboratory guidelines
• Maintain absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results
• Meet slide screening requirements as per standard operating procedure
• Finalize testing results into the computer in an accurate and timely manner
• Provide backup for cytology processing and other tasks as needed
• Comply with all safety, infection control and HIPAA policies

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree