Cytology Prep Technician New York, NY

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,053 - 125,117; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health seeks a licensed cytology technician to perform specimen processing, staining, and quality control in the pathology lab at NYU Langone Health. The role involves handling ThinPrep techniques, Powerpath, and related instruments, ensuring accurate specimen labeling and documentation.

Minimum requirements include NYSDOH licensure and 6–12 months of pathology lab experience, with ASCP HT/HTL certification preferred.

Qualifications

• NYSDOH-licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory histotechnician, histotechnologist, clinical laboratory technician, or clinical laboratory technologist.
• Associate’s Degree from a relevant program per NYS clinical laboratory licensing requirements.
• A high school diploma is acceptable only if the individual has the designated experience defined by NYSDOH and has NYS licensure through the grand-parenting pathway.
• Experience of 6 to 12 months in a pathology laboratory.
• Exposure to and knowledge of computer systems.
• ASCP certification as HT or HTL.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles cytology specimens to ensure proper testing and enters information from requisitions into Powerpath.
• Grosses and prepares smears, cytospins, and cell blocks.
• Enters gross descriptions in the Tamtron patient report.
• Processes cytology specimens including fine needle aspirations, non-gynecological smears, and gynecological monolayers using ThinPrep Pap test technique.
• Operates the ThinPrep image Processor.
• Performs all staining protocols: Papanicolaou, differential, and modified rapid Pap stains.
• Prepares specimens for special stains and handles slide coverslipping and labeling.
• Maintains stains, reagents, and instruments; logs daily/weekly/monthly activities.
• Uses and troubleshoots ThinPrep, Leica instrumentation, centrifuges and related equipment.
• Uses LIS (Powerpath) and Thermo Slidemate AS.
• Participates in QC/QA and in supply inventory management.

Skills

Computer systems

Education

Associate’s Degree

High school diploma with NYSDOH grand-parenting pathway

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ASCP HT/HTL

Job description

Overview

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that focuses on quality and patient outcomes. It operates across multiple inpatient and outpatient locations with a strong research enterprise and affiliated medical schools.

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Responsibilities

• Reconciles cytology specimens to ensure proper testing. Accurately opens, labels, numbers, verifies patient identity, and enters information from the test requisition into Powerpath for each specimen received.
• Grosses and prepares smears, cytospins and cell blocks.
• Accurately enters gross description in Tamtron patient report.
• Processes cytology specimens including fine needle aspirations, non-gynecological smears, and gynecological monolayers using ThinPrep Pap test technique.
• Properly operates the ThinPrep image Processor.
• Performs all staining protocols: Papanicolaou stain, differential stain, modified rapid Pap stain.
• Prepares specimens for all types of special stains. Slide coverslipping and labeling.
• Assists with maintenance of stains, reagents, and instruments; maintains daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
• Uses and troubleshoots equipment including ThinPrep instrumentation, Leica instrumentation, and other laboratory centrifuges and instruments.
• Uses LIS (Powerpath) and Thermo Slidemate AS.
• Participates in QC/QA and participates in supply inventory management.
• Maintains open communication with the department supervisor, MD directors, and co-workers regarding important testing information.
• PIncludes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory histotechnician, histotechnologist, clinical laboratory technician, or clinical laboratory technologist.
• An Associate’s Degree from a relevant program as defined by NYS clinical laboratory licensing requirements.
• A high school diploma is acceptable only if the individual has the designated experience defined by NYSDOH and has obtained NYS licensure through the grand-parenting pathway defined by NYSDOH.
• Experience of 6 to 12 months in a pathology laboratory.
• Exposure to and knowledge of computer systems.
• ASCP certification as HT or HTL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• One year of experience in a cytopathology laboratory.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package to support career development, family, retirement, and overall well-being. The benefits include financial security, generous time off, employee resource groups, and holistic wellness programs focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Applications are to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $99,053.60 - $125,117 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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