Cytotechnologist

HNL Lab Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown, PA is seeking a Cytology Specialist to perform cellular evaluations and provide accurate preliminary diagnoses for a variety of specimens. You will work under technical supervision, prioritize cases, and coordinate with pathologists for definitive results.

The role emphasizes adherence to CLIA high-complexity requirements, accurate marking of representative cells, and participation in quality and CAP procedures. Onsite schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing.
• Certification by a recognized certifying agency for clinical laboratory professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates prepared anatomic specimens for interpretation of benign, premalignant and malignant conditions.
• Determines if cellular changes meet guidelines and referrals to pathologist.
• Marks cells most representative of pathological process.
• Provides preliminary differential diagnosis for GYN and Non-GYN specimens.
• Screens work with minimal discrepancy between technologist and pathologist.
• Maintains workload within limits and adheres to turnaround times.
• Prepares specimens for diagnostic analysis when requested.
• Assists in CAP inspection and CAP procedure revisions.
• Assists radiologist in fine needle biopsy procedures and coordinates with pathologist via telepathology.

Skills

Cytology evaluation

Turnaround time management

Education

CLIA 88 high complexity testing

Certification preferred (ASCP/IAC/ASMT/NCA)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:00p

Performs cytologic evaluation on a variety of cell samples for the presence or absence or cancer, infectious disease and other cellular abnormalities in order to provide accurate tests results to physicians in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluates prepared anatomic specimens for interpretation of benign, premalignant and malignant conditions, inflammatory changes, hormonal pathologies and the presence of microorganisms with minimal technical supervision.
• Accurately determines whether cellular changes meet established guidelines and necessitate referral to pathologist of GYN specimens.
• Accurately selects and clearly marks cells most representative of any pathological process.
• Provides an accurate preliminary differential diagnosis for the pathologist on GYN and Non-GYN specimens and a final diagnosis on negative GYN specimens (pap tests).
• Screens work with minimal discrepancy between technologist/pathologist.
• Adheres to individual workload limit established by technical supervisor and does not exceed the maximum number established by federal regulations.
• Prioritizes/reorganizes work in response to heavy workloads and/or STAT requests and completes work within designated turn‑around times.
• May be requested to prepare specimens for diagnostic analysis.
• Assists in CAP inspection and CAP procedure revisions.
• Assists radiologist or clinician in fine needle biopsy procedures; appropriately contacts pathologist through telepathology for confirmation of adequacy and guidance for ancillary studies.
• Participates in Service Recovery and continuing education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, manuals, necessary reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to appropriately communicate with staff via conversations and computer messages.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in verbal, mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail and Laboratory Information Systems

Certificates and Licenses:

Certification by a recognized certifying agency for clinical laboratory professionals preferred (ASCP, IAC, ASMT, NCA, etc.). Passing grade required on annual proficiency exam.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address:

794 Roble Rd

Primary Location:

HNL- Roble

Position Type:

Onsite

Department:

1046-00190 Cytology