Cytotechnologist - Cytology Core Lab
About The Position
Cytotechnologists are responsible for the screening and reporting of negative gynecological and non-gynecological cytology cases, and identifying and referring abnormal cases to the pathologists. May perform quality control activities. Will assist in the training and evaluation of cytotechnology students. May participate in additional activities in the lab that may include but are not limited to: performing digital image analysis, FISH techniques, and/or tissue review. Serve as a member of the Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Team providing on site adequacy evaluation of FNA procedures. Provide technical advice and coverage to the preparation and processing area during times of short staffing in that area. Assist cytology specialists and management personnel with the gathering of data relevant to quality assurance activities, continuous improvement activities and/or special projects. Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Ashley describing a role as a Cytotechnologist at Mayo Clinic. Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic This position is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or Bachelor's degree with completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program
- Experience using databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes and projects
- Cytologist (CT, ASCP) or Specialist in Cytology (SCT, ASCP) certification required prior to start date
- Employee obtaining CT certification(s) after January 1, 2004 or SCT certification after January 1, 2006 will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
- For international/foreign trained applicants, a DETAILED equivalency evaluation from an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE, showing US equivalent degree
Nice To Haves
- Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals
Responsibilities
- Screening and reporting of negative gynecological and non-gynecological cytology cases
- Identifying and referring abnormal cases to the pathologists
- Performing quality control activities
- Assisting in the training and evaluation of cytotechnology students
- Performing digital image analysis
- Performing FISH techniques
- Performing tissue review
- Serving as a member of the Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Team providing on site adequacy evaluation of FNA procedures
- Providing technical advice and coverage to the preparation and processing area during times of short staffing
- Assisting cytology specialists and management personnel with the gathering of data relevant to quality assurance activities, continuous improvement activities and/or special projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
