Cytotechnologist Per Diem Evening

Englewood Health; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Englewood Health is seeking a Cytology Technologist to process, prepare, and microscopically screen exfoliated cells to identify abnormalities and support accurate diagnoses. You will ensure adherence to procedures and regulatory requirements while delivering timely cytological evaluations.

The role supports the Laboratory - Histology in Englewood, NJ as a per diem evening shift (3:00pm–11:00pm). Responsibilities include quality control, attendance at FNA procedures, and CAP-compliant practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Cytotechnology and ASCP-certified.
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens GYN, Non-GYN and FNA cytology specimens.
• Performs quality control checks as directed by pathologists.
• Attends FNA procedures to determine specimen adequacy.
• Maintains CAP standards and cytology procedure manuals.
• Prepares cytology and thin prep specimens on a STAT basis.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports regulatory inspections.

Skills

Cytology screening

Quality control

FNA procedures

Education

BSc in Biological/Clinical Lab Science

Cytotechnology certification (ASCP)

Experience preferred

Job description

Englewood Health, is a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and transforming the lives of patients and the communities we serve.
Job Summary: Responsible for processing, preparing, and microscopically screening exfoliated cells obtained from body fluids to identify cellular abnormalities and support the accurate diagnosis of benign, pre-cancerous, and malignant conditions. Ensures adherence to established laboratory procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while providing timely and reliable cytological evaluations.

Department: Laboratory - Histology
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening
Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Variable Weekdays and Weekends)

Job Essentials: The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements and competencies.

• Screens GYN and Non-GYN and FNA cytology specimens.
• Ensures every 10th negative GYN case is quality controlled by a pathologist as well as any other cases at the discretion of cytotechnologist.
• Prepares a final diagnosis on negative/normal gynecologic specimens.
• Enters all preliminary GYN and Non- GYN results in the system to be finalized by a pathologist
• Attends Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology procedures in CT, Ultrasound and Endoscopy to determine specimen adequacy.
• Ensures all attended procedure specimens are labeled and ordered correctly.
• Maintains all supplies and stain control log for the mobile FNA cart which is stationed in CT and endoscopy suite.
• Perform and document routine maintenance on microscopes and other laboratory equipment to ensure optimal instrument operation.
• Rescreen FNA slides from the Cytodiagnosis and Breast Care Center as well as outside institutions as requested by pathologists.
• Maintains cytology procedure manual and maintains CAP standards for cytology section.
• Prepares cytology and thin prep specimens on a STAT basis when required.
• Maintains the cytology laboratory in proper order according to all regulatory requirements for quality control, quality staining, cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinates distribution and return of CAP materials for both educational and GYN proficiency test slides.
• Keeps statistical records of cytotechnologist workload.
• Maintains records and annual statistics for cytology specimens.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.
• Performs other duties as required by department.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Biological, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science required.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Cytotechology and Certified in Cytotechnology by an HHS approved agency (ASCP)
• Minimum one year experience preferred.

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with new Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.
Minimum rate:$45.00