Registered Cytotechnologist

Montefiore Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center's Cytology Lab in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform and assist with specialized data analysis and research tasks. The role includes teaching, organizing research analyses, and maintaining records with proper retention for grants and project support.

Requirements include NYS Cytotechnologist licensure and ASCP-approved training. A BA/BS in medical technology or life sciences is required, with a Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• New York State Cytotechnologist license required.
• ASCP cytotechnology training required.
• BA or BS in medical technology or life sciences required; Master preferred.
• Proficiency in CD-ROM based analysis systems.
• Knowledge of computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Research analysis - create CD-ROM based analysis system.
• Explain principles of operation to Cytotechnologists.
• Organize research analysis and maintain records with proper retention for grants and company support.
• Perform statistical analyses and prepare data for publication.
• Maintain computer hardware and software needed to develop the project.

Skills

Research analysis

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor/Master in medical tech or life sciences

Master degree preferred

Tools

CD-ROM analysis systems

Job description

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:Path - Cytology LabBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:DayWork Days:ALTERNATE WEEKENDSScheduled Hours:9 AM-5:30 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$68.84For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology is responsible for the laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. Utilizing the latest advances in computer technology, the Division maintains millions of dollars of state-of-the-art automated equipment at its laboratory sites and services hospitals, nursing homes, the Montefiore Medical Group, faculty practices, and voluntary physicians' offices at more than 40 sites.For research purposes, performs a variety of duties of a cytotechnologist such as screening and marking of a broad variety of diagnostic material. In addition, is capable of performing sophisticated analysis of data and assist in the performance of complex computer systems in the research laboratory.Essential Functions:• Research analysis - Create CD-ROM based analysis system• Understand principles of operation teaching Cytotechnologists• Organize research analysis and maintain records ensuring correct review and analysis and record retention required for grant and company support• Perform statistical analysis and correlation data studies, analyze statistics and prepare data for publication• Maintain computer hardware and software needed to develop project keeping systems functionalQualifications:• New York State Department of Education Cytotechnologist license required• Training in cytotechnology approved by American Society of Clinical Pathology required• BA or BS degree in medical technology or life sciences required; Master degree preferred• Proficiency in CD-ROM based analysis systems• Knowledge of computer skillsThis position is located in Cytopathology lab at the Moses campus. The hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm with alternate WeekendsMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.