Cytotechnologist

Grammar LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grammar LLC is seeking a Cytotechnologist to expertly examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens, issuing final diagnoses for negative GYN cases and coordinating with pathologists for non-GYN reports.

You will verify specimen acceptability, maintain QC and CLIA/DHMH compliance, and assist with FNA procedures, including slide preparation and staining. Cerner input will be used for test requests and results, with strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of cytology or related clinical laboratory experience.
• Cytologist (ASCP or equivalent) certification.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens accurately and efficiently, following established laboratory procedures.
• Issue final diagnoses for negative GYN cytology cases; submit all non-GYN results for pathologist review and final report release.
• Verify specimen acceptability and patient identification throughout all processing stages.
• Maintain quality control (QC), proficiency testing, and CLIA/DHMH compliance documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• Assist with fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures—prepare and stain slides for evaluation.
• Accurately input test requests and results into Cerner while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Proactively expand your technical knowledge and participate in continuing education.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with pathologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a collaborative lab culture.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, or related field

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Role: Cytotechnologist

What You'll Do

• Examine and interpret gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens accurately and efficiently, following established laboratory procedures.
• Issue final diagnoses for negative GYN cytology cases; submit all non-GYN results for pathologist review and final report release.
• Verify specimen acceptability and patient identification throughout all processing stages.
• Maintain quality control (QC), proficiency testing, and CLIA/DHMH compliance documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• Assist with fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures-prepare and stain slides for evaluation.
• Accurately input test requests and results into Cerner while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Proactively expand your technical knowledge and participate in continuing education.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with pathologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a collaborative lab culture.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of cytology or related clinical laboratory experience.
• Certification: Cytologist (ASCP or equivalent).