Cytotechnologist

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role involves preparing cellular specimens, examining them using light microscopy, and reporting any abnormalities discovered. The Cytotechnologist performs microscopic screening and interpretations of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens, including retrieving clinical history, referring abnormal smears to a pathologist, interpreting abnormal results with the pathologist, and recording, coding, and reporting diagnoses. They also rescreen a percentage of negative high-risk cases, assist with special procedures like fine needle aspirations, and provide instruction to pathology residents. The role requires staying updated on new techniques and methods in cytology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and completion of approved training program in cytotechnology required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
NYS Cytotechnologist upon hire required

Responsibilities

Prepares cellular specimens, examine them using light microscopy and report any abnormalities discovered.
Performs microscopic screening and interpretations of gynecologic specimens including retrieval of all significant clinical history, referral of all abnormal smears to pathologist for consulting final diagnosis, one on one interpretation of abnormal with the pathologist and recording, coding and reporting of diagnosis and filing patient smears.
Rescreens 10% of negative high risk cases.
Completes microscopic screening and interpretations of gynecologic specimens, including retrieval of all significant clinical history, referral of all abnormal smears to pathologist for consulting final diagnosis, one-on-one interpretation of abnormal results with the pathologist and recording, coding and reporting of diagnosis and filing patient smears.
Rescreens 10% of negative high risk cases.
Prepares, screens and completes microscopic interpretation of non-gynecologic specimens, including gross description, cellular preparation of specimens using approved procedures, retrieval of clinical history, review of call cases with cytopathologist, recording and reporting of diagnosis.
Assists with special procedures for fine needle aspiration and endoscopic brush cytology, including technical advice to clinician, obtaining history, staining and preparation of specimen, review with cytotechnologist, recording and reporting test results, and correlation studies.
Assists in accessioning and staining of gynecologic specimens as needed.
Provides informal instruction in the fundamentals of gyn and non-gyn cytology to pathology residents.
Develops and updates workshop material covering all areas of cytology to be used as instructional material locally, nationally and internationally.
Maintains awareness of new techniques and methods in the field of cytology through attendance at local and national meetings and through reading in cytologic journals.
Other duties as assigned.