Cytotechnologist - Contingent -

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Cytotechnologist to join their Pathology Cytology Lab. In this role, you will prepare and examine specimens to detect cancer and other abnormalities, ensuring accurate diagnostic reporting. Your expertise will contribute to the training of future professionals and the overall efficiency of the lab. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and outcomes. If you are passionate about cytotechnology and want to be part of a dedicated team, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in cytotechnology or equivalent.
• ASCP certification eligibility or certification in cytotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Processes specimens and stains smears for microscopic examination.
• Issues diagnostic reports on gynecological specimens.
• Assists with training of students and new staff.

Skills

Cytotechnology

Microscopic Examination

Specimen Processing

Diagnostic Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, prepares and stains specimens from any body site and
microscopically examines their cellular structures to detect cancer and other
abnormalities. Responsible for issuing diagnostic reports on normal (negative)
gynecological specimens. Assists clinician at the aspiration biopsy site by preparing
smears, proper collection and processing of the specimen.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. As per departmental guidelines, processes the specimens and stains the smears.
Microscopically examines prepared, stained smears to detect structural abnormalities.
Classifies smears based on cellular knowledge as normal (negative), abnormal and
diagnostic of cancer. Correlate surgical reports from HFH anatomic pathology with
cytologic findings. Total number of slides screened not to exceed the limit set by CLIA
88.
2. Rotate on technical processing, cubicle position, and NGYN screening according to
schedule set by leader/supervisor.
3. For gynecological specimens (Pap smears), determine which cases should be further
evaluated by the cytopathologist, formulate and issue diagnostic reports on normal
(negative) cases, and perform follow-up triage on all cases routed to the pathologist
before finalization of reports.
4. Assist with instructional training of MLT, cytotechnology students, residents, fellows,
and the orientation of new staff.

5. Maintains competency in the use of information systems used for daily work.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. A bachelor's degree with successful completion in CAAHEP accredited program in
   cytotechnology or fulfill CLIA88 requirements for cytotechnologist as stated in Federal
   Register 493.1483, if prior to 1992.

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• ASCP eligibility or certification in cytotechnology.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus


• Department: Pathology Cytology Lab


• Shift: Variable


• Union Code: Not Applicable