Cytotechnologist - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care. It is a major regional healthcare resource with a commitment to medical education and research. The hospital strives to be a place where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive, embracing inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Surgical Pathology team in Mineola as a Per Diem Cytotechnologist.

Requirements

• Diploma Accredited Cytotechnology program
• Cytotechnologist License - NYS
• ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology) Certification
• 3 - 5 years Experience in cytology
• 1 - 2 years Experience in performing fine needle aspiration adequacy assessment
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, organization and leadership skills
• Technical skills related to the laboratory discipline
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Major consistent with NYS Department of Education Cytotechnologist requirements
• ThinPrep and SurePath Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Operates the telecytology microscope in conjunction with pathologists. Performs specimen adequacy and accessions fine needle aspirations.
• Screens and interprets gyn, non-gyn and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) slides.
• Reviews previous pathologycytology history for correlation with present specimen. Follows "high risk" PAP criteria for pathologist review of high risk negative PAPs.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality control as directed. Participates in proficiency testing programs and quality assurance programs.
• Maintains accurate records of daily workload. Maintains daily slide maximum or maximum assigned number by pathologist (i.e. 100 slides).
• Participates in resident training and training of other students as they rotate through the cytology section.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field of cytology medicine. Maintains continuing education requirements as regulated by the NYS Department of Education (DOE).

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree