Cytotechnologist - Main Immediate Response Lab - Full Time - Days
The Christ Hospital Health Network · Cincinnati, OH · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Performs periodic quality assurance
- Accessions and processes cytology specimens, stains and mounts non-gynecological specimens
- Maintains cytology slide file according to retention procedures
- Screens and evaluates non-gynecological cytology specimens
- Assists with policy manual, statistical analyses, and quality program
- Performs non-gynecological cytology duties effectively
- Collects and prepares specimens for fine needle aspiration (FNA)
- Prepares and evaluates cellular preparations under the microscope
- Performs rapid staining and evaluation of cellular preparations
- Contacts pathologists when slides are ready for evaluation
- Performs Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) with minimal pathologist guidance
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent, successful completion of CAHEA approved Cytology Training Program
- No experience required; 3 years of experience in non-gynecologic cytology preferred
- Experience with FNA procedures and molecular cytology techniques desirable
- ASCP registered
- Experience in quality control, cytology to histologic correlation, and familiarity with CLIA 1988 regulations for cytology preferred
- Strong knowledge of cellular morphology and diagnostic cytology
- Attention to detail and excellent visual discrimination skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems and digital cytology imaging preferred