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Cytotechnologist - Full Time - Days
Mohawk Valley Health System • UTICA, NY 13599 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $28.00-$50.00/hr • Mid Level
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Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, the Cytotechnologist is responsible for preparing and studying specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathologic conditions. This role involves managing Cytology, working independently to organize work to meet established deadlines, and ensuring accurate logs and statistics are maintained for quality assurance purposes. The position requires collaboration with Pathologists on abnormal cases and adherence to departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Renders provisional interpretation based on microscopic examination of specimen.
- Confers with Pathologist(s) on all cases which have been interpreted as abnormal and all non-gyn cases.
- Maintains accurate logs, fills and statistics of cytology specimens for QA reports.
- Recognizes and maintains records of false positive and false negative cases
- Performs analysis on feasibility of results through correlation of data with common physiological conditions
- Brings suspicious cases to the attention of the pathologist for efficient turnover and special staining of specimens
- Ensures cases with abnormal findings are tracked. All abnormal cases' slides and follow up information is documented and kept for 20 years.
- Follows departmental procedures/operations/regulations and meets NYDOH and ISO accreditation agencies requirements.
- Participates in continuing education and required proficiency programs. All problems are investigated and correction action is documented when required.
Qualifications
Required
- Post high school degree
- New York State Cytotechnologist license
Full Job Description
Cytotechnologist - Full Time - Days
Department: CLINICAL LABORATORY
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director. Prepares and studies specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathologic conditions. Responsible for management of Cytology. Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.
Core Job Responsibilities
Renders provisional interpretation based on microscopic examination of specimen. Confers with Pathologist(s) on all cases which have been interpreted as abnormal and all non-gyn cases.
Maintains accurate logs, fills and statistics of cytology specimens for QA reports. Recognizes and maintains records of false positive and false negative cases
Performs analysis on feasibility of results through correlation of data with common physiological conditions
Brings suspicious cases to the attention of the pathologist for efficient turnover and special staining of specimens
Ensures cases with abnormal findings are tracked. All abnormal cases' slides and follow up information is documented and kept for 20 years.
Follows departmental procedures/operations/regulations and meets NYDOH and ISO accreditation agencies requirements.
Participates in continuing education and required proficiency programs. All problems are investigated and correction action is documented when required.
Education/Experience Requirements
Required:
+ Post high school degree
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Required:
+ New York State Cytotechnologist license
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 88988
Department CLINICAL LABORATORY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1.066667
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $28.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Department: CLINICAL LABORATORY
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director. Prepares and studies specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathologic conditions. Responsible for management of Cytology. Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.
Core Job Responsibilities
Renders provisional interpretation based on microscopic examination of specimen. Confers with Pathologist(s) on all cases which have been interpreted as abnormal and all non-gyn cases.
Maintains accurate logs, fills and statistics of cytology specimens for QA reports. Recognizes and maintains records of false positive and false negative cases
Performs analysis on feasibility of results through correlation of data with common physiological conditions
Brings suspicious cases to the attention of the pathologist for efficient turnover and special staining of specimens
Ensures cases with abnormal findings are tracked. All abnormal cases' slides and follow up information is documented and kept for 20 years.
Follows departmental procedures/operations/regulations and meets NYDOH and ISO accreditation agencies requirements.
Participates in continuing education and required proficiency programs. All problems are investigated and correction action is documented when required.
Education/Experience Requirements
Required:
+ Post high school degree
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Required:
+ New York State Cytotechnologist license
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 88988
Department CLINICAL LABORATORY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1.066667
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $28.00 - $50.00 Hourly
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