SENIOR CYTOTECHNOLOGIST

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.) is seeking a Cytotechnologist to prepare microscopic slides, stain and mount specimens, and assist in FNAs while maintaining CAP, CLIA standards, and ongoing quality assurance.

The role requires Master’s or Bachelor’s in Medical Technology, 2–4 years Cytology experience, and active SCHS registration. Candidate will mentor staff and contribute to CME activities.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or registered in country of origin; Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) registration required.
• Certification by CT/ASCP or equivalent in home country is required

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides from scrapings or exudates; stain and mount to preserve specimen visibility.
• Study cells under the microscope to detect abnormalities and report to pathologist.
• Assist in FNA procedures and ensure cellular adequacy of specimens.

Skills

Cytology

Quality control

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of scrapings or other exudates and fixes them Stains and mounts slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under the microscope
• Studies under the microscope cells of human body to detect evidence of cellular abnormalities including hormonal abnormalities and other pathological conditions according to established standards and practices Reports abnormalities to the pathologist
• Assists in FNA procedures by evaluating the cellular adequacy of specimens obtained from patients including those obtained in Endoscopy or under radiological guidance ultrasound and CT
• Adheres to College of American Pathologists CAP standard CYP 08300 to meet CLIA requirement of total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories during a twenty four 24 hour period
• Ensures that optimum levels of supplies are available to provide uninterrupted services maintains an ordering and supply inventory system
• Assists in development of new methodologies and the evaluation of new equipment Updates policy and procedure manuals in accordance with specified guidelines
• Maintains quality control of the subsection Participates in the Quality Assurance programs of the section Investigates incident reports and implements associated corrective action Participates and contributes to quality improvement activities
• Assists section supervisor in ongoing employee performance appraisal Counsels subordinates to improve performance Orients trains provides continuing education and guides lower grade personnel other laboratory and healthcare personnel students and residents

Education

Master s or Bachelor s Degree in Medical Technology is required

Experience Required

Grade 09 Two 2 years of experience in Cytology with Master s or four 4 years with Bachelor s Degree is required Grade 10 Four 4 years as Senior Cytotechnologist at KFSH amp RC or Grade 09 related experience is required Average of annual performance appraisal at least 3 5 for the last four 4 years One hundred 100 hours of cumulative continued medical education CME

Other Requirements

• Certificates Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties SCHS is required
• Registration as Cytotechnologist with Certification by Internationally recognized body as CT ASCP or CT IAC AIMLS FILMS AIMS NZIMLT or equivalent in country of origin is required