Cytotechnologist

MRINetwork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Full Time Cytotechnologist in South Westchester County, NY. You will receive and examine specimens, assist in procedures, and maintain regulatory records. The role demands at least 3 years of experience with various specimen types, including gynecological and non-gynecological cases. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree with ASCP registry and a valid NYS license. This position offers a day shift from Monday to Friday, providing a flexible environment to showcase your skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience screening gynecological and non-gynecological specimens.
• Familiar with Bethesda system for Cytology reporting.
• ThinPrep Certification.

Responsibilities

• Receives body material and assists physicians with FNA procedures.
• Examines and records classification of slides for further examination.
• Maintains records per regulatory agency requirements.
• Supervises Cytotechnologists and develops schedules.

Skills

Screening gynecological specimens

Screening non-gynecological specimens

Fine needle aspirations

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science with ASCP Registry

Certified Cytology School Degree

Job description

Overview

Allied Search Partners is back by two decades of healthcare staffing excellence. We are a trusted healthcare staffing firm supporting medical and dental offices nationwide. We partner with private practices and corporate healthcare organizations to provide reliable, well-supported temporary professionals—while prioritizing fair pay, consistency, and respect for our workers’ time. Our team offers 24/7 scheduling support and access to shifts through our efficient temp scheduling application. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that push one-off shifts to large candidate pools, we focus on long-term relationships with both our healthcare facilities and our workers.

Job Details

Job ID: 3562384

Job Title: Full Time Cytotechnologist

Location: South Westchester County, NY

Shift: Day, Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm | Per Diem, Varied - as needed

Job Summary

Receives body material, fluids, exudate and scrapings, etc. and assists physicians with FNA procedures and collects specimens from patients. Examines and records classification of slides and presents slides with unusual cytomorphology to Pathologist for further examination. Maintains record of all work performed in Cytology section, e.g. NYS Department of Health requirements and annual statistics. Supervises Cytotechnologists, assigns workload, develops schedule, prepares and maintains departmental records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• Must Maintain all records as per regulatory agencies requirements-CAP and NYSDOH. Must perform monthly and annual review of all required standards.
• Writes and revises and maintains SOP’s for policy and proceduremanual
• Assists in Cytology Aspiration procedures that are scheduled from Ambulatory Surgery, Breast Imaging, Endoscopy, Off Site Radiology, and Radiology Department.
• Screens gynecological and non-gynecological cases on a daily basis and in a timelymanner.
• Sign out cases with the Pathologist on (accordingtoschedule)
• Assists with preparation, staining and coverslipping of cytology specimens asneeded.
• Labels all Cytology stained slides, compares name, number of slides, clinical information, and gross description against the Cytology requisitions.
• Change and clean equipment and solutions in the Cytology Aspiration procedure tray, keep Cytology Aspiration procedure supplies in tray stocked as needed.
• Schedules per diem coverage and supervisessame.
• Prepares and submits quality control/quality assurancereports.
• Meets regularly with Laboratory Director andAdministrator.
• Maintains CME log for all members ofsection.
• Interviews cytology candidates foremployment.
• Maintains and writes competency reviews forCytotechnologists.
• Assists with cytotechnologists performanceappraisals.
• Assists with disciplinary action as needed forCytology.
• Orders supplies and maintainsinventory.
• Participates in any other departmental activities as directed by the Laboratory Director or PathologySupervisor.
• Performs all other related duties asassigned.

Qualifications

Education - Bachelor of Science with ASCP Registry and/or Certified Cytology School DegreeRequired.

Certificate/License - N.Y.S. license and prior supervisory experiencerequired.

Experience/Skills:

• 3 years minimum experience screening gynecological, non-gynecological specimens and fine needleaspirations
• Familiar with Bethesda system for Cytologyreporting.
• ThinPrepCertification

Competencies

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Stress Tolerance

Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Must be able to move about thedepartment.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods oftime.
• Requires frequent use of computers and other office and laboratoryequipment.
• Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of thedepartment.