• Cytotechnologist - Full Time - Days

    Mohawk Valley Health System (Utica, NY)


    Cytotechnologist - Full Time - Days

     

    Department: CLINICAL LABORATORY

    Job Summary

    Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director. Prepares and studies specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathologic conditions. Responsible for management of Cytology. Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.

     

    Core Job Responsibilities

     

    Renders provisional interpretation based on microscopic examination of specimen. Confers with Pathologist(s) on all cases which have been interpreted as abnormal and all non-gyn cases.

     

    Maintains accurate logs, fills and statistics of cytology specimens for QA reports. Recognizes and maintains records of false positive and false negative cases

     

    Performs analysis on feasibility of results through correlation of data with common physiological conditions

     

    Brings suspicious cases to the attention of the pathologist for efficient turnover and special staining of specimens

     

    Ensures cases with abnormal findings are tracked. All abnormal cases' slides and follow up information is documented and kept for 20 years.

     

    Follows departmental procedures/operations/regulations and meets NYDOH and ISO accreditation agencies requirements.

     

    Participates in continuing education and required proficiency programs. All problems are investigated and correction action is documented when required.

     

    Education/Experience Requirements

    Required:

    + Post high school degree

     

    Licensure/Certification Requirements

    Required:

    + New York State Cytotechnologist license

     

    Disclaimer

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

     

    Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Job Details

    Req Id 88988

     

    Department CLINICAL LABORATORY

    Shift Days

    Shift Hours Worked 8.00

     

    FTE 1.066667

     

    Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION

     

    Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

    Union Non-Union

    Pay Range $29.00 - $49.00 Hourly