Cytology Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

4d•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 premalignant changes, neoplasia, and cellular responses to therapeutic agents. The role may include HPV testing, immunocytochemistry, and other molecular techniques as required. The technologist prepares and evaluates specimens according to prescribed protocols, maintains specimen chain of custody and verifies matching identifiers, screens gynecological and non-gynecological samples, and refers cases for further analysis when required. The position also participates in laboratory quality control, regulatory evaluations, and departmental rotations. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week day-shift role at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology.
Two to three years of cytotechnologist experience.
Ability to screen and accurately and promptly diagnose gynecological and non-gynecological cytology cases.
Understanding of and compliance with regulatory guidelines regarding screening limits.
Extreme alertness, precision, and caution.
Ability to adapt to the software systems necessary to perform the duties.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare specimens for analysis using centrifugation and other methods according to the protocol for each specimen type.
Maintain chain of custody and verify two matching identifiers for all specimens.
Sign out negative gynecological slides and review quality-control cases when CLIA ’88 eligible; refer other cases to a pathologist for further analysis.
Evaluate non-gynecological cells under a microscope 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 evaluations 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, possible molecular testing, specimen preparation, FNA clinic, and clerical assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.