CYTOTECHNOLOGIST

A Cytotechnologist utilizes knowledge and anatomical laboratory experience to receive accession and prepare cytological specimens for examination. The Cytotechnologist performs the analyses of cytopathology specimens in an accurate and timely manner. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment, timeliness, accuracy and responsibility with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cytology Specimen Prep Duties and Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepares cytologic specimens for analysis
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment
• Verifies and assures accuracy of specimen and patient information.
• Enters information into computer reporting system according to standard laboratory procedures
• Performs all appropriate laboratory technical procedures including specimen prep, staining, destaining and restaining and screening with little or no supervision
• Screens specimens and dots slides as appropriate for pathologist
• Performs testing and reports results on laboratory specimens
• Performs all duties associated with FNA specimen collection, processing and screening
• Meets the diagnostic performance guideline established by the medical director
• Performs job duties in an honest, punctual and ethical manner
• Reviews and updates all cytology related procedures and procedure manuals on an annual basis and prepares for review by the Medical Director
• Performs quality control and maintains all appropriate documentation
• Achieves minimum daily workload productivity as established by the Medical Director
• Adheres to NYS screening guidelines for cytotechnologists and maintains proper documents pertaining to number of slides screened
• Maintains competency and assumes responsibility for continuing education relevant to responsibilities
• As a Cytotechnologist II, participates in the quality control program by re-screening negative pap smears to validate test results

Demonstrates technical skills necessary to perform specimen collection and triage

Demonstrates the ability to perform gross examinations of specimens

Demonstrates the ability to process Heme / Path bone marrow specimens

Other Lab Duties

Reviewed the policy for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan

Equipment Maintenance Manual

Communicates with hospital personnel, medical staff and patients and incorporates customer orientation principles into daily work

Participates in professional development and accounts for personal achievement and progress toward outcomes

Complies with all institutional and departmental policies

Demonstrates individual commitment to Teamwork

Evaluates the Cost Effectiveness of daily work

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

1) Cytotechnologist I - Meets the minimum NYSED requirements for a Cytotechnologist.

2) Cytotechnologist II -Four years experience as a Cytotechnologist I and achieves all Cytotechnologist I core competencies

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Preferred

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