Cytotechnologist – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cytotechnologist examines all types of cytology cases microscopically, identifies and marks appropriate cells, and renders the correct diagnosis of each case. This job makes the final diagnosis on gynecologic samples evaluated as negative, with changes of and including moderate cervicitis. This job makes the preliminary diagnosis on all abnormal gynecologic cases going into sign-out (greater than moderate cervicitis) and all non-gynecologic cases. This job works under the general direction of a Pathologist.

Requirements

Certified as a Cytotechnologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology within 6 months of employment in position
Current CT (ASCP)
Bachelor Degree in Health Science (Cytotechnology Track)
Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Prolonged sitting
Repetitive motion
Strong recall
Reasoning
Problem solving
Reading
Logical thinking
Emotional
Steady pace

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of clinical work experience as a Cytotechnologist
Masters Degree in Cytotechnology or Clinical Lab Science from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Makes diagnostic decisions on cytologic cases and applies the appropriate criteria to correctly interpret thecases.
In cytopreparation, makes correct decisions about the handling of samples for optimal preparations.