Cytotechnologist: Precision Cellular Screening Specialist

highmarkhealth; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cytotechnologist who will independently perform routine and special procedures on patient specimens. The role includes microscopic screening of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, specimen preparation with clinicians, and instrument operation and quality control.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in an ASCP-eligible program or equivalent, with CT (ASCP) preferred and clinical cytotechnologist experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Microscopically screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides containing cells from all body sites. Meets the minimum screening output standard.
• Prepares and processes specimens and assists pathologists, radiologists and clinician with fine needle aspirates, as needed, following departmental policies and safety guidelines.
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information.
• Participates in continuing educational programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies. Assists in training of other health care providers.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient departmental operations. Participates and successfully completes annual proficiency testing.
• Selects specimens that must be submitted for pathologist review, quality control and quality assurance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program or bachelor's degree and one year certificate program trained

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cytotechnologist who will independently perform routine and special procedures on patient specimens. The role includes microscopic screening of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, specimen preparation with clinicians, and instrument operation and quality control.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in an ASCP-eligible program or equivalent, with CT (ASCP) preferred and clinical cytotechnologist experience.