Cytotechnologist

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a cytotechnologist
• ASCP certification is preferred
• Must have a current passing grade of an annual cytotechnologist proficiency test
• Training and proficient with Hologic Thin Prep Imaging System

Procedural Responsibilities:

• Responsible for using clinical history and other patient information in arriving at the proper diagnosis for each cytologic specimen
• Examine cytology specimens for the presence of abnormal cellular changes and pathogens
• Sign out all negative gynecologic cases
• Report other cytologic findings, such as the presence of microorganisms endocervical component
• Evaluate and mark GYN (reactive and reparative, abnormal, questionable or negative)
• Submit reactive and reparative, abnormal and questionable GYN cases to a pathologist for final evaluation
• Record the results of each GYN slide read on the appropriate form/systems/etc. used in the laboratory, in a legible manner
• Submit daily workload of negative GYN cases for a minimum of 10% quality control review (including random high-risk cases) by a supervisory qualified cytotechnologist.
• Maintain appropriate records
• Maintain compliance with workload limits
• Maintain microscope in excellent working condition
• Participate in continuing education in areas relating to Cytology

Accu Reference is a state-of-the-art medical testing laboratory service that provides a complete range of tests for diagnosis, screening or evaluation of diseases and health conditions. We are certified under the federal government’s Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and operate in compliance with all governmental regulations. We use the latest diagnostic technology. Accu Reference is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

Accu Reference is a state-of-the-art medical testing laboratory service that provides a complete range of tests for diagnosis, screening or evaluation of diseases and health conditions. We are certified under the federal government’s Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and operate in compliance with all governmental regulations. We use the latest diagnostic technology. Accu Reference is an equal opportunity employer.