Cytotechnologist

Catholic Health•Hauppauge, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Health is dedicated to providing better care for its communities, aiming to be the most preferred choice on Long Island. Good Samaritan University Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is a non-profit teaching hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, serving over 100,000 patients annually. The hospital is known for its excellence, evidence-based practice, continual learning, and exceptional quality of care.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree with formal training from a CAHEA-accredited school of Cytotechnology.
Licensed as a Cytotechnologist under the New York State Department of Education.
Certified in Cytotechnology by certifying agency approved by HHS (ASCP).
Thinprep Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in performing Rapid On-Site Evaluation procedures preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years Cytotechnologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Following departmental protocol, perform Rapid On-Site Evaluations of FNA specimens to determine specimen adequacy independently and/ or by collaborating with a Pathologist.
Microscopically examine slide preparations for cytologic evaluation, correlating clinical information with morphologic findings to make a final diagnosis on negative gynecologic slides and render a microscopic evaluation on abnormal gynecologic and all non-gynecologic pending diagnosis by pathologist.
Microscopically examine slides thoroughly and systematically, evaluate the adequacy of specimens for diagnostic purposes; consider quantity, quality, and preservation of cellular material; evaluate cytopathologic observations as it relates to specimen source and advise supervisor or pathologist on non-conformities.
Capable of troubleshooting test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate testing.
Respond to supply and equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality. Ensure supplies are well stocked, and communicate supply needs.
Follow the laboratory’s pre-analytic and analytic procedures.
Adhere to NYSDOH workload limits and maintains workload records.
Adhere to the department's quality control policies and ensure documentation of all quality control activities, instrument, and maintenance performed.
Establish and implement service priorities, workflow patterns; monitor workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.