Per Diem Cytotechnologist
About The Position
The Cytotechnologist microscopically examines gynecologic and non-gynecologic preparations submitted for cytologic evaluation, correlating clinical information with morphologic findings. The role formulates primary and final diagnoses, including final diagnoses on negative gynecologic slides and microscopic assessments of abnormal gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides pending pathologist diagnosis. The position follows laboratory pre-analytic and analytic procedures and maintains test records. It evaluates specimen adequacy and cellular material, reviews patient clinical data, and compares clinical and microscopic findings. Diagnoses are formulated using established terminology and cytomorphologic criteria; complex cases or discrepancies may be discussed with coworkers, a supervisor, or a pathologist. The role is per diem, based at MSK's Main Hospital Campus with rotation to the David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care. Shifts are available Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM, and the position reports to the Supervisor, Cytology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in cytotechnology from a program that was NYSED licensure-qualifying, or equivalent to an NYSED-registered program, at the time of graduation.
- The cytotechnology program must be accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or certified by a certifying agency approved by HHS.
Responsibilities
- Microscopically examine preparations for cytologic evaluation and correlate clinical information with morphologic findings.
- Make final diagnoses on negative gynecologic slides and render microscopic assessments on abnormal gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides pending diagnosis by a pathologist.
- Follow laboratory pre-analytic and analytic procedures and maintain records of tests.
- Evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens and formulate primary and final diagnoses.
- Examine slides thoroughly and systematically using established techniques to ensure every location on the slides is visualized.
- Evaluate specimen adequacy, including the quantity, quality, and preservation of cellular material.
- Evaluate cytopathologic observations in relation to specimen source and advise a supervisor or pathologist about discrepancies.
- Formulate diagnoses by evaluating cell morphology, identifying variations from normal, and comparing findings with recognized cytomorphologic criteria.
- Refer to source materials or consult coworkers or a supervisor to resolve complex cases.
- Review patient clinical data and compare it with microscopic findings.
- Formulate preliminary or final diagnoses using established terminology.
