Cytotechnologist

Our client just outside of New York City is in need of a Cytotechnologist to join their team. Candidates must be ASCP certified and have New York State licensure. Flexibility, Organization, Adaptability, Attention to Detail and Stress Tolerance is required. This location features a thriving shopping area including upscale malls.

Our client just outside of New York City is in need of a Cytotechnologist to join their team. Candidates must be ASCP certified and have New York State licensure. Flexibility, Organization, Adaptability, Attention to Detail and Stress Tolerance is required. This location features a thriving shopping area including upscale malls.

Responsibilities of the Cytotechnologist:

• Screens gynecological and non-gynecological cases on a daily basis and in a timely manner.
• Assists with preparation, staining, and coverslipping of cytology specimens as needed
• Assists in Cytology Aspiration procedures (FNA )that are scheduled with the Department Ex.-Ambulatory Surgery, Breast Imaging, Endoscopy, Off-Site, Radiology and Radiology Department,
• Sign out cases with the Pathologist on (according to schedule)
• Labels all Cytology stained slides, compares name, number of slides, clinical information, and gross description against the Cytology requisitions.
• Change and clean equipment and solutions in the Cytology Aspiration procedure tray, keep Cytology Aspiration procedure supplies in tray stocked as needed.
• Maintains all records as per regulatory agencies requirements
• Maintains CME log

Requirement for the Cytotechnologist:

• Current NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required
• Bachelor of Science with ASCP Registry and/or Certified Cytology School Degree
• 3 years minimum experience screening gynecological, non-gynecological specimens, and fine needle aspirations
• Familiar with Bethesda system for Cytology reporting
• ThinPrep Certification

For more information on this opportunity or others nationwide please send us your updated resume.