Cytotechnologist

Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC • Syracuse, NY

19h • $35 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Cytotechnologist is to perform complex technical tasks involved in the preparation and screening of cytology slides for evidence of cancer or other pathologic conditions.

Requirements

• Education must meet CLIA standards and encompass training in an approved cytotechnology program and successful certification (ASCP or equivalent).
• Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and assign accession numbers to specimens received in the accession log book.
• Gives a gross description to each specimen received.
• Orders appropriate cytology requisitions and completes template in Medent computer system as required.
• Files cytology slides and requisitions after the final report is signed out.
• Perform and record daily cytology QI indicators such as pap stain adequacy and specimen refrigerator temperature.
• Performs microscopic examination of cytology slides and prepares a preliminary report of diagnostic findings for the pathologist.
• The preliminary report includes: an evaluation of specimen cellularity and adequacy an evaluation of the presence or absence of abnormal and of the degree of abnormality associated with the abnormal cells an evaluation of other significant microscopic findings such as the presence of blood, inflammatory cells, bacteria, fungi, parasitic organisms, casts, crystals, etc. Any abnormal cells that are found are marked for review.
• Completes computer template or separate paper report as directed by the Pathologist.
• Maintains a daily log of slide screening statistics.
• Ensures cytology laboratory compliance of QI monitors, slide and record maintenance and statistical records kept with CLIA regulatory standards.
• Maintains and ensures the laboratory is CLIA compliant and oversees the daily operation of CLIA requirements for the Pathology laboratory.
• Centrifuge specimens, make slides in the cyto-centrifuge and apply fixative to slides prepared.
• Prepare and dilute reagents needed for Papanicolaou staining procedure.
• Stain slides following Papanicolaou stain procedure and coverslip.
• Dispose of all specimens, containers, tubes and biohazardous materials used in specimen preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory equipment and work area.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment as needed.
• Perform and record QI on histology cases.
• Monitor inventory of reagents and supplies used.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees