Chief Technologist Cytology

TEEMA; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare benefits

Robust retirement plan

Job summary

TEEMA seeks an experienced Chief Technologist of Cytology in White Plains, NY, to lead a hospital Cytology department. You will oversee daily operations, supervise Cytotechnologists, and ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance within the Bethesda framework.

You will screen gynecological, non-gynecological and FNA specimens, assist with FNA procedures, and collaborate with pathologists. A NYS license, BS in Cytology, and ThinPrep certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensure as NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Cytotechnologist (required).
• Bachelor degree with ASCP Registry or Certified Cytology School, as specified.
• Minimum 3 years screening gynecological, non-gynecological and FNA specimens.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Cytotechnologists, develop staff schedules, assign workloads, maintain records.
• Screen gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, body fluids, exudates, scrapings.
• Present slides with unusual cytomorphology to Pathologists for review.
• Assist physicians with FNA procedures and oversee specimen collection.
• Maintain NYSDOH-compliant laboratory records and annual statistics.
• Ensure ThinPrep technology use and Bethesda system adherence.
• Oversee Cytology section maintenance and safety/performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cytology expertise

Clinical supervision

Education

BS in Cytology

Tools

ThinPrep

Job description

Elevate your laboratory career as the Chief Technologist of Cytology. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the daily operations of a sophisticated Cytology department, ensuring the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will serve as a hands-on clinical expert—screening gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens—while simultaneously leading a team of Cytotechnologists. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who balances technical mastery of the Bethesda system with the leadership skills necessary to manage a high-volume hospital laboratory.

Key Duties:

Departmental Leadership: Supervise Cytotechnologists, develop staff schedules, assign daily workloads, and manage comprehensive departmental records.

Clinical Excellence: Screen and examine gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, including body fluids, exudates, and scrapings.

Pathology Collaboration: Identify and present slides with unusual cytomorphology to Pathologists for definitive examination and consultation.

FNA Support: Assist physicians directly with fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures and oversee the collection of specimens from patients.

Regulatory Oversight: Maintain all laboratory records in strict accordance with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) requirements and compile annual statistics.

Technical Quality: Utilize ThinPrep technology and ensure the laboratory adheres to the Bethesda system for cytology reporting.

Operational Management: Oversee the maintenance of the Cytology section and ensure all performance and safety standards are met.

Required Qualifications

Licensure: Current New York State (NYS) License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Cytotechnologist.

Education: Bachelor of Science degree with ASCP Registry and/or a degree from a Certified Cytology School.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience screening gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens.

Leadership Experience: Prior supervisory or management experience in a laboratory setting is required.

Technical Certification: ThinPrep Certification required.

Health & Safety: Flu Vaccine required (No exceptions).

Desired Qualifications

Expertise: Deep familiarity with the Bethesda system for Cytology reporting.

Professionalism: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team while maintaining clinical throughput.

Longevity: A stable work history demonstrating commitment and professional growth in a permanent role.

Location and Work Type

Setting: Hospital Laboratory

Location: White Plains, NY

Work Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Total Rewards: Full suite of healthcare benefits and a robust retirement plan.