Cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologist

Responsibilities

• Prepares non-GYN and GYN specimens for evaluation by following established protocols; ensures specimen integrity throughout the process.
• Attends fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures off-site and evaluates specimen cellularity for adequacy when necessary.
• Utilizing a microscope, screens slides manually to identify cellular changes caused by the disease process; provides diagnosis and triages slides for further review as necessary.
• Reviews and sign-outs quality control and patient results in a timely manner so clinicians and patients get their results as quickly as possible; expedites results to pathologists for stat and rush cases.
• Screens non-GYN slides to provide a primary diagnosis and triage slides and findings to pathologist for final diagnosis and sign out.
• Troubleshoots test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests.
• Performs quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
• Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
• Works with the team to ensure adequate reagent and supply inventory levels at all times.
• Actively participates in the analyses of NYSDOH, and CAP PT samples.