Sr. Cytologist
About The Position
Senior Cytologists evaluate cellular samples for the presence of infectious processes, precancerous changes and invasive cancer, reporting out routine gynecologic samples, while rendering preliminary diagnoses on potentially abnormal gynecologic samples, all non-gynecologic samples and all fine needle aspirations. Cytologists assist with processing fine needle aspiration specimens for cytologic evaluation. They also assist with teaching students, residents, and fellows that rotate into the department of Cytopathology. Senior Cytologists are permitted by CLIA regulations to make the final determination on negative gynecological Quality Control specimens. Senior Cytologists may assist with processing fine needle aspiration specimens for cytologic evaluation. They assist with teaching students, residents, and fellows that rotate into the department of Cytopathology. They may also assist with training of new employees in conjunction with the Technical Specialist and Charge Cytologist.
Requirements
- A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus 12 months of training in a CAAHEP accredited school of cytotechnology, or equivalency qualification as specified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments law.
- Cytologist board certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, CT(ASCP).
- Minimum Experience: 3 years.
- Knowledge of basic and advanced cytopathology procedures and practices.
Responsibilities
- evaluate cellular samples for the presence of infectious processes, precancerous changes and invasive cancer
- reporting out routine gynecologic samples
- rendering preliminary diagnoses on potentially abnormal gynecologic samples, all non-gynecologic samples and all fine needle aspirations
- assist with processing fine needle aspiration specimens for cytologic evaluation
- assist with teaching students, residents, and fellows that rotate into the department of Cytopathology
- make the final determination on negative gynecological Quality Control specimens
- assist with training of new employees in conjunction with the Technical Specialist and Charge Cytologist.
Benefits
- At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
