Cytology Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

8d•$40 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Cytology Technologist prepares, analyzes, and evaluates cytologic smears for normal and abnormal cellular patterns, microorganisms, inflammatory reactions, endocrinopathies, benign and pre-malignant changes, neoplasia, and cellular responses to therapeutic agents. The role may include HPV testing, immunocytochemistry, and other molecular techniques as required. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holidays or weekends required. The posting offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, free parking, and benefits beginning on the first day without a waiting period. The technologist prepares and evaluates gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, maintains specimen identification and chain of custody, supports laboratory quality and regulatory compliance, and participates in departmental rotations. The position does not require direct or indirect patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
Two to three years of cytotechnologist experience.
Ability to screen and diagnose gynecological and non-gynecological cytology cases accurately and promptly.
Understanding of and compliance with regulatory guidelines regarding screening limits.
Extreme alertness, precision, and caution.
Ability to adapt to all software systems necessary to perform the duties.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Technologist credential (MLT, MT, MLA, or Histologists) preferred.
CT(ASCP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare specimens for analysis by centrifugation and other methods according to prescribed protocols; maintain chain of custody and verify two matching identifiers for all specimens.
Sign out negative gynecological slides and review quality-control cases when eligible under CLIA ’88; refer other cases to a pathologist for further analysis.
Evaluate non-gynecological cells microscopically and categorize them as negative, atypical, suspicious, non-diagnostic, or positive-malignant.
Perform HPV testing, immunocytochemistry, and other molecular techniques as required.
Perform Toluidine blue evaluation as needed.
Maintain laboratory quality control by following test protocols and standards and performing regulatory and quality evaluations as appropriate.
Participate in intradepartmental rotations, including gynecological and non-gynecological screening, rapid interpretations, special stains, potentially molecular testing, specimen preparation, FNA clinic, and clerical assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.