Cytotechnologist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,357 - 51,781; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Geographic pay differential

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York is seeking a full-time Cytotechnologist to perform microscopic screenings of gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) slides. The role requires a full Cytotechnologist license in New York and offers a starting hourly rate of $31.99 with additional geographic differential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include evaluating cytological samples, maintaining quality control records, and providing teaching assistance to students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• Full license to practice as a Cytotechnologist in New York, or eligibility for full licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology or relevant coursework.
• Ability to maintain Cytotechnologist licensure within six months if currently only eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform microscopic screening of cytology slide preparations.
• Evaluate and mark adequate samples for pathologist review.
• Maintain compliance with quality-control records and regulations.

Skills

Cytotechnology licensure

Microscopic screening

Cellular evaluation

Quality control maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology

Job description

Cytotechnologist

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. First shift. Location: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, USA.

Responsibilities

• Perform microscopic screening of gynecologic, non‑gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) slide preparations to detect precancerous and cancerous conditions.
• Assist and evaluate the adequacy of Fine Needle Aspirate procedures; identify normal and abnormal cellular constituents.
• Mark the most representative cells of any pathologic process and enter diagnoses for gynecologic and non‑gynecologic specimens.
• Record daily workload, hours worked, and hours screened in compliance with NewYork State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain quality‑control records, procedure manuals, and microscope equipment.
• Prepare fine needle aspirations on slide, perform onsite fast stains to assess adequacy, and process cytology specimens.
• Identify and preliminarily source Fluorescent In situ Hybridization (FISH) slides for pathologist review; solve staining and preparation problems; evaluate and implement new procedures.
• Report relevant cytology procedure information/results following departmental reporting procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, attend meetings, and teach rotating students, residents, and fellows.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Full license to practice as a Cytotechnologist in the State of NewYork, or eligibility for full licensure in NewYork.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology, or a Bachelor’s degree plus one year of cytology coursework at an accredited school.
• Must obtain and maintain full Cytotechnologist licensure within six months of appointment if currently only eligible.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting hourly rate of $31.99 per hour with an additional geographic differential of $12.00 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status as defined by law.

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