Cytotechnologist - Missouri City - Days

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Missouri City, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of MD Anderson’s expansion into Missouri City as a Cytotechnologist, helping support accurate and timely diagnoses for patients receiving care at one of the world’s leading cancer centers. You’ll apply your specialized knowledge of cytology to evaluate patient specimens, support diagnostic services, and contribute to the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing as MD Anderson brings its expertise to a new location. This opportunity combines advanced technical work with the chance to contribute to a growing clinical environment. You’ll evaluate non-gynecologic and fine needle aspiration (FNA) preparations microscopically, assist with FNA sample procurement and triage, and perform specialized procedures such as cell block preparation, cell transfer, and density gradient preparation for lymphoma marker studies. You’ll also work with specialized stains used to identify cellular tissues and pathogens in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens, while maintaining proficiency in established procedures and troubleshooting laboratory challenges. You’ll play an important role in maintaining diagnostic quality and laboratory standards. From accessioning and processing specimens to documenting diagnoses in the pathology database, monitoring specimen integrity, and completing quality control and quality assurance activities, your attention to detail will help support reliable results. You’ll also participate in interlaboratory slide reviews, process improvement initiatives, and special projects, with opportunities to contribute to the development of future cytology professionals through microscopy seminars and presentations. The position also includes participation in designated Main Campus rotations, including on-call coverage for after-hours STAT specimens and procedures requiring immediate assessment. At MD Anderson, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise while contributing to a mission that puts patients first.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology) OR graduation from a school of Exfoliative Cytology approved by the CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation)
Cytotechnologists registered before August 1988 did not need a Bachelor's degree.
CT – Cytotechnologist, American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification

Responsibilities

Performs all laboratory testing specific to assigned area - Accessions and processes all Cytology specimens according to established procedures, assuring proper identification of specimens at all times; assists in procurement and triage of FNA samples as well as participates in all Cytology main campus rotations including the on-call coverage for after-hour STAT specimens and procedures with immediate assessment.
Performs advanced technical procedures such as cell block preparations, cell transfer and density gradient preparations for lymphoma marker studies, as well as evaluating GMS and Iron staining used for identification of cellular tissues and pathogens on BAL specimens.
Prepares reagents following precise instructions, sets up the stain hood daily, and assists with equipment maintenance
Provides accurate assessment of Cytology specimens in a timely manner - Evaluates gyn (at Main Campus only), non-gyn and FNA preparations microscopically and renders accurate diagnoses; also, successfully completes annual proficiency testing for Gyn screening.
Accurately documents diagnosis in Pathology database system per established guidelines
Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting and problem solving
Generates appropriate QC data per guidelines - Participates in interlaboratory slide review of non-gynecologic cytopathology slides as well as process improvement efforts
Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in accordance with departmental procedures
Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance measures, maintaining neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures; assists in maintaining records for pre-analytical and post-analytical indicators
Assists in teaching cytology students in group microscopy seminars or presentations
Assists with special projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned