• Cytotechnologist - McLaren Careers

    McLaren Health Care (Flint, MI)


    Position Summary:

    Performs specialized and technically demanding cytology examinations to determine pathological conditions. Maintains laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:

    1. Performs specialized and technical cytology examinations according to established procedures including accurately screening GYN and non-GYN cytology samples. May assist with fine needle aspirations.

    2. Under general supervision, examines microscopically and interprets gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, reactive/reparative and abnormal cells. Refers appropriate cases for hierarchical review. Processes and prepares specimens for examination, labels slides/specimens, records classifications on slides and alerts pathologists to abnormal cell structures for further examination.

    3. Executes a variety of laboratory tests and analyses to confirm findings.

    4. Accurately enters data and results within the laboratory information system. Maintains quality assurance records.

    5. Serves as a technical resource person and troubleshoots problems in the daily operation of equipment and specimen evaluation.

    6. Operates, calibrates, prepares and maintains equipment.

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    _Required:_

    * Bachelor’s degree

    * Certified as a cytotechnologist or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.