Cytotechnologist

Clerical Duties 

• Receive specimens and assign accession numbers to specimens received in the accession log book.  Gives a gross description to each specimen received. 

• Orders appropriate cytology requisitions and completes template in Medent computer system as required.   

• Files cytology slides and requisitions after the final report is signed out. 

• Perform and record daily cytology QI indicators such as pap stain adequacy and specimen refrigerator temperature. 

Specific Cytology Duties 

• Performs microscopic examination of cytology slides and prepares a preliminaryreport of diagnostic findings for the pathologist.  The preliminary report includes:        

• an evaluation of specimen cellularity and adequacy 

• an evaluation of the presence or absence of abnormal and of the degree of abnormality associated with the abnormal cells 

• an evaluation of other significant microscopic findings such as the presence of blood, inflammatory cells, bacteria, fungi, parasitic organisms, casts, crystals, etc. 

Any abnormal cells that are found are marked for review. 

• Completes computer template or separate paper report as directed by the Pathologist. 

• Maintains a daily log of slide screening statistics. 

• Ensures cytology laboratory compliance of QI monitors, slide and record maintenance and statistical records kept with CLIA regulatory standards. 

• Maintains and ensures the laboratory is CLIA compliant and oversees the daily operation of CLIA requirements for the Pathology laboratory. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Non-specific Cytology Duties 

• Centrifuge specimens, make slides in the cyto-centrifuge and apply fixative to slides prepared. 

• Prepare and dilute reagents needed for Papanicolaou staining procedure. 

• Stain slides following Papanicolaou stain procedure and coverslip. 

• Dispose of all specimens, containers, tubes and biohazardous materials used in specimen preparation.  Maintain cleanliness of laboratory equipment and work area. 

•  Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment as needed. 

•  Perform and record QI on histology cases. 

• Monitor inventory of reagents and supplies used. 

What We Expect from You 

• Education must meet CLIA standards and encompass training in an approved cytotechnology program and successful certification (ASCP or equivalent). 

• At least one year of experience is preferred.