The Certified Cytologist provides a diagnostic evaluation for malignancy and other disease states on both gynecological and a wide variety of non-gynecological body samples.

This position works Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2500 for candidates who meet the Certified Cytologist requirements.

Job Essentials

1. Examines specimens microscopically and performs cellular evaluation for cancer detection and identification of other pathologic conditions.
2. Verifies the identification of the specimen with the patient's name, accession number, and type of specimen on slide(s) and requisition and assures that established procedures are followed for collection, preparation, processing and evaluation for all specimens submitted for cytological exams.
3. Evaluates general cellular preparations according to adequate material on slides and assures the number of slides examined or reviewed does not exceed the limit set by CLIA regulations.
4. Discriminates between normal and abnormal cellular components, identifies cellular and non-cellular components, and locates and marks areas for further study.
5. Performs evaluations and preparations in accordance with special requests, provides additional diagnostic interpretation as required, makes evaluation of abnormal specimens, and submits evaluation and specimen to pathologist for final evaluation and reporting to referring physician.

Minimum Qualifications

ASCP registered

Preferred Qualifications

ThinPrep certification
 

Physical Requirements:

• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.