Cytotechnologist - Per Diem

Job Description

Screens and analyzes cellular changes that will lead to a preliminary diagnosis in gynecological and non-gynecological cases. Assists pathologists in finalizing atypical cases and helps determine the needs of patient treatment.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs cytologic evaluation on GYN and Non-GYN material, including FNAs, by screening each case carefully, marking the appropriate fields for preliminary evaluation and entering the results in the lab information system.
• * Actively assists at FNA procedures on site by collecting clinical date, processing the specimens and communicating specimen adequacy to the radiologist/clinician and pathologist.
• * Performs cytopreparatory work including registering and accessioning specimens, preparing specimens for microscopic review and lab cleanup.
• * Performs secretarial work, including answering phones, faxing and mailing reports and preparing cases for conferences and outside review.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in a related science and certificate from accredited school of cytotechnology, required.
• Previous experience, preferred.
• ASCP Certification (American Society of Clinical Pathologists), required.
• NYS Cytotechnologist license, required.
• Knowledge of microscope, staining machine, centrifuge, bio-hood, Lab Information Systems, required.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, required.
• Strong organizational and diagnostic skills, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).