Cytotechnologists

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Cytotechnologist to prepare and analyze samples, examine specimens using microscopes, and document findings to assist pathologists. Candidates should possess strong critical thinking, listening, and judgment skills while being familiar with laboratory technologies and tools like MEDITECH and LIS. This role is vital in detecting conditions and ensuring quality in lab operations. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions assist in crucial health assessments.

Qualifications

Ability to prepare and analyze samples such as PAP smears and body fluids.
Proficient in examining specimens using microscopes.
Capability to document specimens accurately.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze samples.
Examine specimens using microscopes.
Document specimens by verifying information.
Maintain laboratory equipment.
Assist pathologists with clinical data.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Active Learning

Judgment and Decision Making

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MEDITECH software

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Sunquest Information Systems

STARLIMS

CPSI System

Orchard Software Orchard Harvest LIS

Healthvision TDSynergy LIS

Comp Pro Med Polytech

Custom Software Systems StarLab

Elekta Impac Software IntelliLab

EpicLab Laboratory Information System

Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems FFlex eSuite LIS

Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems LabPak LIS

GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory

HEX Laboratory Systems LAB/HEX

Clinical Software Solutions CLIN1 Suite

LabSoft LabNet

ClinLab LIS

Job description

What is a Cytotechnologist?

Example of Cytotechnologist Job: Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

Daily Life Of a Cytotechnologist

Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear, body fluids, and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
Examine specimens, using microscopes, to evaluate specimen quality.
Document specimens by verifying patients’ and specimens’ information.
Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.

What a Cytotechnologist Should Know

Cytotechnologists state the following job skills are important in their day-to‑day work.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Cytotechnologist