Cytotechnologist

McLaren Health Care • Michigan, ND

38d

About The Position

Position Summary: Performs specialized and technically demanding cytology examinations to determine pathological conditions. Maintains laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Certified as a cytotechnologist or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and technical cytology examinations according to established procedures including accurately screening GYN and non-GYN cytology samples. May assist with fine needle aspirations.
• Under general supervision, examines microscopically and interprets gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, reactive/reparative and abnormal cells. Refers appropriate cases for hierarchical review. Processes and prepares specimens for examination, labels slides/specimens, records classifications on slides and alerts pathologists to abnormal cell structures for further examination.
• Executes a variety of laboratory tests and analyses to confirm findings.
• Accurately enters data and results within the laboratory information system. Maintains quality assurance records.
• Serves as a technical resource person and troubleshoots problems in the daily operation of equipment and specimen evaluation.
• Operates, calibrates, prepares and maintains equipment.

What This Job Offers

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