Cytotechnologist - Casual - Day Shift - AGH

About the role

Independently performs routine and special procedures on patient specimens.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides containing cells from all body sites.
• Meets the minimum screening output standard.
• Microscopically screens gynecologic slides utilizing imager technology. (60%)
• Prepares and processes specimens and assists pathologists, radiologists and clinician with fine needle aspirates, as needed, following departmental policies and safety guidelines. (15%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (10%)
• Participates in continuing educational programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies. Assists in training of other health care providers. (10%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient departmental operations. Participates and successfully completes annual proficiency testing. (5%)
• Selects specimens that must be submitted for pathologist review, quality control and quality assurance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in ASCP eligible program or bachelor's degree and one year certificate program trained. Preferred CT (ASCP) Clinical cytotechnologist experience.