Cytotechnologist - Cytology

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

To diagnose gynecological and non-gynecological specimens for cellular abnormalities via microscope. To correlate existing laboratory history or clinical information with microscopic findings.

Requirements

• Educational requirements to meet American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification
• ASCP Board of Registry Cytotechnologist Certification or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, stains, and examines specimens for study to detect minute abnormalities in the shape, color, or size of a cell.
• Conducts evaluations to detect abnormal hormone conditions and other pathological diseases processes.
• Diagnosis negative slides and refers atypical, inconclusive, or positive cases for further evaluation; confers with supervisors and other relevant personnel on an ongoing basis about cases.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of samples and analysis to avoid patient mix-up.
• Performs and records preventative maintenance and function verification of microscope and other equipment.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees