Cytology Technologist

Mass General Brigham • Newton, MA

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 position is based onsite at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and works a day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, with no holidays or weekends required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
• Two to three years of cytotechnologist experience required.
• Ability to screen and diagnose gynecological and non-gynecological cytology cases accurately and promptly.
• Understand and comply with regulatory guidelines regarding screening limits.
• Demonstrate extreme alertness, precision, and caution.
• Ability to adapt to the 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 using centrifugation and other methods according to specimen-specific protocols; maintain chain of custody and verify two matching identifiers for every specimen.
• Sign out negative gynecological slides, review quality-control cases when eligible under CLIA ’88, and refer other cases to a pathologist for further analysis.
• Evaluate non-gynecological cells microscopically and classify 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Free parking.
• Benefits start on day one with no waiting period.
• Competitive base pay, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level