Cytology Technical Specialist

College of American Pathologists•Northfield, IL

2d•$75,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cytology Technical Specialist is responsible for managing, planning, directing, and delivering discipline-specific technical program/products and Resource Committee projects content to meet customers’ needs and support College objectives. This role serves as a resource for communication and consultation services for a broad constituency, internally and externally. The specialist will conduct in-house cytology slide review, including screening PAP slides, reviewing difficult cases, troubleshooting QC slides, and supporting Cytology Associates during backlogs. A key aspect of this role involves providing expertise in digital pathology and whole slide imaging (WSI) as applied to CAP cytology programs, including the transition from glass to digital formats. The specialist will also assist with planning and implementation efforts related to the CAP’s digital cytopathology initiatives and work cooperatively to analyze, manage, interpret, and develop Surveys programs.

Requirements

Baccalaureate required
Minimum 3 years in cytology practice required
CT (ASCP) required
Cytotechnology skills
Familiarity with all Pap slide methods, and knowledge of non-gynecologic cytology, including diagnostic skills and knowledge of different staining techniques and cell preparations
Comfortable with computer systems use
Good judgment
Self-initiator
Able to prioritize
Excellent decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Management experience or course work preferred

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, direct, and deliver discipline specific technical program/products and Resource Committee projects content to meet customers’ needs and support College objectives.
Serve as a resource for communication and consultation services for a broad constituency, internally and externally.
Conduct in-house cytology slide review: screen PAP slides in preparation for Cytopathology Committee meetings, review of difficult cases, troubleshooting QC slides replacements, support Cytology Associates and help screen when there is a backlog.
Provide expertise in digital pathology and whole slide imaging (WSI) as applied to CAP cytology programs, including the transition from glass to digital formats where applicable.
Assist with planning and implementation efforts related to the CAP’s digital cytopathology initiatives, including development for potential new offerings.
Work cooperatively, using comprehensive decision-making skills and diverse procedures and policies to analyze, manage, interpret, and develop Surveys programs.
Validate technical accuracy of Surveys programs through critical oversight of creation of documents, integration of information from all contributing sources, and coordination of production schedules.
Manage and ensure accuracy of databases, bill of material and mailing specifications, kit instructions, and result forms and designated online program content.
Review accuracy of slides to linked images and ancillary testing as appropriate.
Provide basic orientation, direction, and ongoing management to scientific and administrative committees in areas of CAP policy, operational procedures, information routing, resources, responsibilities, and strategic planning summaries.
Provide comprehensive consultative services to all internal groups, directly involved in or otherwise impacted by the Surveys Programs.
Serve as a training resource to mentor staff liaisons for resource committees, further departmental knowledge, or assist in developmental projects as identified, or as collaborated with, by technical analysts, project managers, technical managers, or directors.
Identify, propose, develop, or improve projects, programs, or processes within the Surveys Department.
Support the integration of whole slide imaging (WSI) and digital pathology within CAP’s cytology programs.
Assist in evaluating emerging technologies related to digital cytopathology and contribute to pilot projects assessing feasibility and implementation.
Collaborate with scientific committees and CAP leadership to develop strategies for digital transition.
Identify operational improvements related to digital workflows, imaging standards, and participant training for digital-based cytology proficiency testing and education.
Provide direction and consultative services externally on an ongoing basis.
Maintain awareness of activities in the field of laboratory medicine in assigned disciplines and for regulatory and legislative processes in general.
Other duties as assigned by the manager.