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Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

Under the general direction of the Cytology Supervisor and Pathologist, the Cytotechnologist will be responsible for performing the full range of procedures including the diagnosis of benign and malignant conditions and identifying any unusual findings in both gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. This information will permit therapeutic decisions and follow-up monitoring of the patient to occur.

Responsibilities:

+ Practices regular hand hygiene and complies with standard and transmission based precautions as applicable.

+ Utilizes personal protective equipment as needed.

+ Establishes/monitors the department's quality control policies and ensures documentation of all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Ensures that departmental supplies are stocked and well maintained.

+ Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with age-specific population criteria and demonstrates appropriate understanding of the needs of patients and visitors for each specific age group. Addresses safety and psychological needs in planning or delivering care.

+ Establishes and implements service priorities, workflow patterns; monitors workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.

+ Demonstrates the ability to evaluate departmental performance and recommends measures to improve services and quality of current methodologies.

Requirements:

+ B.S. in Medical Technology or related science from an accredited school. Graduate from a CAHEA-accredited school of Cytotechnology.

+ Licensed as a Cytotechnologist under the NYS Department of Education. Certified in Cytotechnology by certifying agency approved by HHS (ASCP).

+ Good oral and written communication skills, essential. Computer experience, desirable.

+ One year successful experience in Cytology, desired.

Salary Range

USD $58.41 - USD $74.36 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.