Cytotechnologist: Pathology Cell Screening Expert

highmarkhealth; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cytotechnologist to independently perform routine and special procedures on patient specimens. You will microscopically screen gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides and assist in aspiration procedures as needed.

You will operate and calibrate instrumentation, participate in continuing education, and help train other staff while maintaining a clean work environment and meeting proficiency testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program or Bachelor's degree and one year certificate program.
• CT (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Clinical cytotechnologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically screen gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides from all body sites.
• Assist pathologists, radiologists and clinicians with fine needle aspirates as needed.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation; address quality control issues.
• Participate in continuing education and train other health care providers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and ensure adequate supplies; complete proficiency testing.
• Select specimens for pathologist review, quality control and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microscopy

Imager technology

Education

Bachelor's degree ASCP eligible program or Bachelor's degree + 1 year certificate

Tools

Imager technology

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cytotechnologist to independently perform routine and special procedures on patient specimens. You will microscopically screen gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides and assist in aspiration procedures as needed.

You will operate and calibrate instrumentation, participate in continuing education, and help train other staff while maintaining a clean work environment and meeting proficiency testing requirements.