Cytotlogist II - Cytopathology

About the role

The Cytotechnologist II serves as a shift lead and provides a higher level of technical skills and knowledge. Acts as a key resource person for staff both inside and outside of the department. Assumes the responsibility for more complex work assignments and acts as resource for students in cytology.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stains clinical specimens (gynecological and non-gynecological) and microscopically evaluates them, using independent judgment to interpret minute cellular differences which indicate the presence or absence of malignant or pre-malignant changes.
• Assists the pathologist or attending physician performing complicated medical procedures to collect body substances (such as fine needle aspirations).
• Participates in research and development activities.
• May act as cytology general supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or related field of science required.
• 3 or more years of Cytotechnology experience required.
• Registered (ASCP; AMT; NCA; or equivalent) Cytotechnology required.
• Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Requires ability to perform mentally demanding; repetitive tasks.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy; histology; benign and abnormal cytology of all body sites.
• Requires ability to utilize independent judgment in generating test results.
• Requires analytical skills to interpret cellular samples from all body sites.
• Requires the ability to maintain accuracy and efficiency in completing patient tests; recording and reporting test results.
• Requires knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.

Qualifications

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you.
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck!