The Cytotechnologist has the appropriate educational background to perform Cytology procedures using established and approved protocols, which require the broad exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

• Performs accurate microscopic examination of slides in a timely manner.
• Signs out all negative gynecologic cases and refers all abnormal gynecologic cases as well as all non-gyn cases to the Cytopathologist.
• Rotates through the the Cytoprep Lab.
• Attends fine needle aspirations to evaluate cellularity of the specimen.
• Files slides and paperwork by case number for easy retrieval.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area. Complies with Hospital and Laboratory safety regulations; notifies Supervisor when hazards are found, completes mandatory inservices on , or before the due date.
• Maintains, receives, dates and labels inventory of supplies needed to keep the section in working order. Provides Supervisor with adequate notification when supplies need to be replenished.
• Answers telephone, provide patient results, assist with the resolution of specimen problems.
• Assist in Medical Student, Resident and Cytotechnology training instruction.
• Works well with Supervisors and those in authority; works at establishing a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the laboratory; maintains a positive rapport with medical staff and hospital personnel; works to promote PEOPLE standards.
• Attend in-house continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department demands.