Cytotechnologist

Job Title : Cytotechnologist

Department : Cytology

Location : Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week : 40 hours

Schedule : Monday - Friday; Days 8 : 30 AM to 5 : 00 PM

Sign-on Bonus : up to $10,000

SUMMARY

As a Cytotechnologist, your developed examination and evaluation skills are key factors in identifying disease in gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, leading to critical discovery for patient care.

Laboratory and pathology services are vital to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. With convenient patient laboratory service centers, home lab services, expert pathologists and in-hospital diagnostics, we offer the full range of testing services to the communities we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Examines and accurately reports on Gynecologic and Non-gynecologic Cytology specimens.

Updates and maintains cytology report and slide files.

Assists personnel in Cytology FNA procedures.

Has knowledge and ability to assist with cytopreparatory procedures.

Has working knowledge of Cytology Information System.

Interacts with physician offices in obtaining pertinent clinical information and specimen problem solving.

Participates in Continuing Medical Education.

Assists in teaching students from various programs.

Follows all department procedures and protocols.

Recognizes, analyzes problems using scientific methods. Reports issues to supervisor or lead tech

Participates in maintaining department technical readiness to meet regulatory compliance.

Assumes responsibility for channeling essential information to the appropriate personnel.

Supports a positive work environment. Works cooperatively with staff and other departments.

Other tasks and projects as assigned by Division Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS :

BS in Cytotechnology or BS in a related Science

New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Cytotechnologist.

PREFFERED QUALIFICTIONS :

Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred

Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory a benefit

EDUCATION :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and / or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE :

$39.00 - $46.35CITY :

RochesterPOSTAL CODE :

14621The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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