Remote Cytotechnologist - Lab Diagnostics & Cytology

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Clinic is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform cytology screening and related clerical and technical tasks. Duties may be done in the laboratory or remote locations, with the technologist assisting the Section Manager in all cytology operations.

The role requires certification as a cytotechnologist, ASCP or equivalent, and eligibility for NYSDOH license. Strong attention to quality control and documentation is essential, with adherence to Guthrie Clinic policies.

Qualifications

• Must meet federal requirements for Cytotechnologist qualifications.
• Completion of a cytology internship and certification as a cytotechnologist by the Board or Registry of ASCP or equivalent.
• Eligible for or hold an active NYSDOH license.

Responsibilities

• Accurately screens, interprets, and diagnoses negative GYN preparations and refers 10 % of negative GYN cases to pathology for quality control.
• Learns and applies special histologic techniques as required for the efficient running of the service.
• Performs and documents quality control procedures relevant to the situation.
• Checks work against established quality control standards of performance.
• Performs and documents maintenance check and adjustments on all appropriate instruments and equipment, including microscopes.
• Informs Section Manager of potential repair needs.
• Brings any problems of a technical nature to the attention of the Section Manager.
• Accurately documents and maintains reporting and records for the department to include established workload limits as required by CLIA and Laboratory Guidelines.
• Accurately documents and maintains reporting and records for patient and quality control and assurance reports
• Keeps close check on section supplies and makes recommendations to Section Manager.
• May be required to fill in for departmental manager during regular manager’s absence when requested and/or work on special projects as requested by lab leadership.
• Observes proper safety practices in performance of job duties.
• Follows established Guthrie Clinic and Lab policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional mature, positive attitude while performing job.
• Methodically refers all presumptively positive GYN findings to the pathologist, while maintaining adequate documentation and follow through.
• Keeps up to date with current cytology practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Provides patient microscopic findings for non-gyn preparations to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports, while maintaining adequate documentation and follow through.
• Accurately identify cells for the determination of possible malignancy or related abnormal conditions.
• When requested or as scheduled, timely, be present in the operating room or other locations to provide onsite adequacy of FNA's, EBUS, EUS and other procedures when needed.
• Performs required quality control and quality assurance and additional measures as necessary to assure departmental excellence.
• Maintains a clean and organized area and prepares and documents satisfactory staining quality, with corrective action documented as needed.
• May be expected to instruct or teach employees or students regarding the department activities.
• Competently and accurately receives, accessions, prepares, and stains all cytology specimens as needed.

Job description

Guthrie Clinic is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform cytology screening and related clerical and technical tasks. Duties may be done in the laboratory or remote locations, with the technologist assisting the Section Manager in all cytology operations.

The role requires certification as a cytotechnologist, ASCP or equivalent, and eligibility for NYSDOH license. Strong attention to quality control and documentation is essential, with adherence to Guthrie Clinic policies.