Senior Cytotechnologist

MDL Career Site; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Dependent Care FSA

Voluntary Policies

Identity Theft Protection

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Business Casual

Job summary

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a Genesis Biotechnology Group member, seeks a Senior Cytotechnologist to perform specialized microscopic screening and interpretation of gynecological and other specimens. You will report to supervisory cytotechnologists and pathologists, ensuring accurate data and timely results.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in a related science, ASCP certification, and 5+ years of relevant experience; Thin-Prep Imaging System experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• ASCP Board Certification required.
• 5+ years of cytology/laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs microscopic evaluation of gynecological and non-gynecological specimens using established criteria.
• Correlates findings with supervisory cytotechnologist and pathologists.
• Accurately records specimen data and results.
• Maintains turnaround times in line with lab expectations.
• Ensures cytology activities and equipment are used and maintained safely.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related science

Minimum of 5 years related experience

Tools

Thin-Prep Imaging System

Job description

Senior Cytotechnologist

Job Summary:

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a member of Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses.

MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

The Senior Cytotechnologist performs specialized and complex testing that involves microscopic screening and evaluation of gynecological and non-gynecological specimens; provides interpretations to the Supervisory cytotechnologist and pathologists.

Essential Functions:

• Performs thorough and accurate microscopic evaluation of cellular samples using recognized criteria to make cytological interpretations.
• Correlates findings with supervisory cytotechnologist and pathologists.
• Accurately records all appropriate specimen and results data.
• Assures individual specimen turnaround times are consistent with overall laboratory expectations.
• Assures cytological activities and equipment are used and maintained safely and in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Appropriate established laboratory techniques are used in the preparation of quality slides from cytological samples.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines.
• Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.
• Productive work habits are consistently displayed.
• Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.

Job Qualifications: General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) required

• ASCP Board Certification
• Experience with Thin-Prep Imaging System; Review Scope a plus

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and Workplace Environment Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and repetitive motion: (microscopic screening).
• Proficient visual and audio skills

Workplace Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Laboratory setting
• Use of personal protective equipment may be necessary
• May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in related science
• Minimum of 5 years related experience

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Business Casual Environment

Visit us at https://www.mdlab.com/

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories is a member of Genesis Global Group, an equal opportunity employer.