Lead Cytotechnologist

Lead Cytotechnologist

The Lead Cytotechnologist evaluates requested procedures to determine the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requests new specimen if determined to be unusable. Other duties include but are not limited too:

• Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiological state of the properties is maintained.
• Prepares reagents and primary reference material.
• Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures such as smear preparation, cell block preparation, monolayer filtration processing, and staining using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrective actions.
• Recognizes and defines testing problems and evaluates methods for solution.
• Evaluates guides or implements possible alternative approaches to standard methods.
• Accessions specimens in the laboratory information system.
• Prioritizes, processes, and prepares specimens for cytological diagnostic procedures, including FNA. This includes the use of monolayer technology (Thin Prep), cytocentrifugation and cellblock preparation.
• Utilizes appropriate fixation and staining techniques to include, but not limited to, Papanicolaou staining, technique, monitors and labels slide according to procedure.
• Receives specimens and accompanying requisitions and reviews for completeness and accuracy.
• The Lead Cytotechnologist is responsible for oversight of all anatomic pathology sent out material and reporting.
• The Lead Cytotechnologists assists in Quality management programs for the anatomic pathology department as needed.

Work Schedule: Days 7:30am - 4:00pm

Telework: Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 95384-0

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.