Cytotechnologist

University of Rochester; Bailey (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Cytology professional to perform microscopic screening and interpretation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens, with reporting and coding of diagnoses. The role requires completing specimen preparation, staining, and collaboration with cytopathologists.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and completion of an approved cytotechnology training program, ASCP certification, and 40-hour work week in Rochester, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of approved training program in cytotechnology required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Completes microscopic screening and interpretations of gynecologic specimens, including retrieval of clinical history and reporting of diagnosis.
• Refers abnormal smears to cytopathologist for final diagnosis and records results.
• Rescreens 10% of negative high-risk cases.
• Prepares and interprets non-gynecologic specimens with gross description and cellular preparation.
• Retrieves clinical history and reviews calls with cytopathologist.
• Records and reports diagnosis and files patient smears.
• Assists with special procedures for fine needle aspiration and endoscopic brush cytology, including staining and preparation of specimens.
• Assists in accessioning and staining of gynecologic specimens as needed.
• Provides instruction to pathology residents and updates cytology workshop materials.
• Keeps aware of new techniques by attending meetings and reading cytology journals.

Skills

Microscopy

Cytology interpretation

Gynecologic cytology

Education

Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586

Opening

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 500239 Cytology

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCF 215 H

Compensation Range: $38.38 - $49.89

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE

Prepares cellular specimens, examine them using light microscopy and report any abnormalities discovered. Performs microscopic screening and interpretations of gynecologic specimens including retrieval of all significant clinical history, referral of all abnormal smears to pathologist for consulting final diagnosis, one on one interpretation of abnormal with the pathologist and recording, coding and reporting of diagnosis and filing patient smears. Rescreens 10% of negative high-risk cases.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes microscopic screening and interpretations of gynecologic specimens, including retrieval of all significant clinical history, referral of all abnormal smears to pathologist for consulting final diagnosis, one-on-one interpretation of abnormal results with the pathologist and recording, coding and reporting of diagnosis and filing patient smears. Rescreens 10% of negative high-risk cases.
• Prepares, screens and completes microscopic interpretation of non-gynecologic specimens, including gross description, cellular preparation of specimens using approved procedures, retrieval of clinical history, review of call cases with cytopathologist, recording and reporting of diagnosis.
• Assists with special procedures for fine needle aspiration and endoscopic brush cytology, including technical advice to clinician, obtaining history, staining and preparation of specimen, review with cytotechnologist, recording and reporting test results, and correlation studies.
• Assists in accessioning and staining of gynecologic specimens as needed.
• Provides informal instruction in the fundamentals of gyn and non-gyn cytology to pathology residents.
• Develops and updates workshop material covering all areas of cytology to be used as instructional material locally, nationally and internationally.
• Maintains awareness of new techniques and methods in the field of cytology through attendance at local and national meetings and through reading in cytologic journals.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and completion of approved training program in cytotechnology required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist certification or equivalent combination of education and experience upon hire required

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