Per Diem Cytotechnologist — Diagnostic Cytology Expert (Evenings)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY is seeking a Per Diem Cytotechnologist to microscopically examine cytology preparations, correlate clinical information, and assist in final diagnoses. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in cytotechnology and NYSED licensure or equivalent qualification, with per diem shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Responsibilities include evaluating specimens, maintaining records, and formulating preliminary/final diagnoses using standard terminology.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cytology and technical lab understanding.
• Attention to detail, communication, problem solving, reliability, time management
• Computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Microscopically examine preparations for cytologic evaluation and correlate clinical information with morphologic findings to make a final diagnosis on negative gynecologic slides and render a microscopic assessment on abnormal gynecologic and non-gynecologic pending diagnosis by pathologist.
• Follow the laboratory’s pre-analytic and analytic procedures and maintain records of tests.
• Evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens submitted for cytologic evaluation and formulate primary and final diagnoses.
• Microscopically examine slides thoroughly and systematically, using established techniques to assure visualization of every location on slides.
• Evaluate the adequacy of specimens for diagnostic purposes; consider quantity, quality, and preservation of cellular material; evaluate cytopathologic observations as it relates to specimen source and advise supervisor or pathologist on discrepancies.
• Formulate diagnoses by evaluating cell morphology and identifying variations from normal; compare the microscopic findings with recognized cytomorphologic criteria; refer to source materials and/or consult with co-workers or supervisor to resolve complex cases.
• Review patient clinical data and compare to microscopic findings.
• Formulate preliminary or final diagnoses using established terminology.

Skills

Cytology knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Reliability

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cytotechnology, NYSED licensure qualifying

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY is seeking a Per Diem Cytotechnologist to microscopically examine cytology preparations, correlate clinical information, and assist in final diagnoses. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in cytotechnology and NYSED licensure or equivalent qualification, with per diem shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Responsibilities include evaluating specimens, maintaining records, and formulating preliminary/final diagnoses using standard terminology.