Cytology Technologist

Northwell Health

2d

About The Position

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by screening pap and non-GYN tests as requested in physician orders. Performs and triages accurate tests as prescribed by the physician in a timely manner so clinicians receive accurate result enabling them to provide the best possible care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Current License to practice as a Cytotechnologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 0-1 years of technical experience, required.

Nice To Haves

• Cyto experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares non-GYN and GYN specimens for evaluation by following established protocols; ensures specimen integrity throughout the process; attends fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures when necessary.
• Utilizing a microscope, screens slides manually and by using automated instrumentation, which requires fine motor coordination and manual dexterity; identifies cellular changes caused by the disease process; provides diagnosis and triages slides for further review as necessary.
• Screens non-GYN slides to provide a primary diagnosis and triage slides and findings to pathologist for final diagnosis and sign out.
• Troubleshoots test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests.
• Performs quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards.
• Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life; reviews supplies inventory, communicates supply needs and rotates supplies when new stocking is received.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
• Reviews and sign-outs quality control and patient results into the electronic medical records system in a timely manner so clinicians and patients get their results as quickly as possible; expedites results to pathologists for stat and rush cases.
• Takes status and result requests and other questions from patients and clinicians in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees