Cytotechnologist - Precision Cytology and Diagnostics

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health invites a Cytotechnologist to identify and interpret cellular features from gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples, collaborating with Pathologists to finalize diagnoses. You will ensure specimen adequacy, perform preliminary interpretations, and uphold quality control standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with cytotechnology internship and ASCP CT eligibility, plus national certification and strong concentration and teamwork in a lab setting at Rhode Island

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with cytotechnology internship and ASCP CT eligibility.
• National Certification (or eligible) in Cytology by ASCP or equivalent.
• Must possess keen perceptual ability.
• Must function well in a physicians, nurses and specialists team to ensure high quality patient care.
• Microscopic work requires intense concentration and long period focus.

Responsibilities

• Uses a microscope to detect diseases and refers abnormal findings to Pathologist or supervisor.
• Understands signals of disease and changes during processing of cellular material.
• Makes preliminary cytologic interpretations on gynecological samples.
• Formulates preliminary diagnosis for Pathologist review and final report.
• Receives, logs and determines adequacy of non-gynecological specimens.
• Processes specimens to maximize cellular recovery.
• Stains slides to enhance morphologic features and maintains staining solutions.
• Maintains slides and performs proper retrieval.
• Conveys information to staff responsible for patient care.
• Follows Quality Control guidelines and addresses problems.
• Maintains a safe lab environment per Universal Precautions.
• Prepares work records and statistics; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Keen perceptual ability

Teamwork

Microscope handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree + cytotechnology internship

ASCP Cytology certification (or eligible)

Tools

Microscope

Job description

Brown University Health invites a Cytotechnologist to identify and interpret cellular features from gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples, collaborating with Pathologists to finalize diagnoses. You will ensure specimen adequacy, perform preliminary interpretations, and uphold quality control standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with cytotechnology internship and ASCP CT eligibility, plus national certification and strong concentration and teamwork in a lab setting at Rhode Island