Cytotechnologist

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform diagnostic cytology work in a clinical laboratory setting in Galveston, Texas. The incumbent will fix, stain, and evaluate slides, assisting clinicians with specimen procurement and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

The role requires a US-based ASCP Cytotechnologist CT certification, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness to work standard daytime hours in a hospital laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Must hold a U.S.-based ASCP Cytotechnologist CT certification.
• Certification by an approved accrediting agency.

Responsibilities

• Fixes, stains, and prepares microscopic slides to preserve specimens and enhance visibility.
• Evaluates cell color, shape, and size to determine abnormalities.
• Examines human cell samples to identify precancerous changes, cancer, or infections.
• Assists clinicians with procurement of material from fine needle aspirations.
• Maintains labeling accuracy and ensures all necessary clinical information is available.
• Responds to inquiries regarding tests, methodology, and factors affecting results.
• Maintains records of assignments and participates in proficiency testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microscopy

Team collaboration

Clinical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ASCP Cytotechnologist CT certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• No experience required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.

Must hold a U.S.-based ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) certification; international ASCP certification does not meet this requirement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Fixes, stains, and prepares microscopic slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility.
• Evaluates cell color, shape, and size to determine abnormalities.
• Examines human cell samples to determine the presence of precancerous changes, cancer, or infections.
• Performs a variety of laboratory procedures.
• Assists clinicians within the hospital for the procurement of material from fine needle aspirations.
• Assures specimen labeling requirements are met and all necessary clinical information is available.
• Responds to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors that can influence test results.
• Assists with or performs accessioning, processing, and staining of specimens in accordance with the cytology processing manual.
• Records classification and presents unusual characteristics to the pathologist.
• Maintains records of assignments performed in cytology section.
• Participates in continuing education, quality control procedures and documents accordingly; participates in proficiency testing.
• Maintains laboratory area and equipment and performs including proper disposal of all bio-hazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.
• Maintains accurate inventory to complete work, and orders supplies as needed.
• The Cytotechnologist is responsible for recording:
• The slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed.
• For each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories.
• The number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4pm.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.