Chief Technologist Cytology

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

Elevate your laboratory career as the Chief Technologist of Cytology. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the daily operations of a sophisticated Cytology department, ensuring the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will serve as a hands-on clinical expert—screening gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens—while simultaneously leading a team of Cytotechnologists. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who balances technical mastery of the Bethesda system with the leadership skills necessary to manage a high-volume hospital laboratory.

Key Duties:

• Departmental Leadership: Supervise Cytotechnologists, develop staff schedules, assign daily workloads, and manage comprehensive departmental records.

• Clinical Excellence: Screen and examine gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, including body fluids, exudates, and scrapings.

• Pathology Collaboration: Identify and present slides with unusual cytomorphology to Pathologists for definitive examination and consultation.

• FNA Support: Assist physicians directly with fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures and oversee the collection of specimens from patients.

• Regulatory Oversight: Maintain all laboratory records in strict accordance with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) requirements and compile annual statistics.

• Technical Quality: Utilize ThinPrep technology and ensure the laboratory adheres to the Bethesda system for cytology reporting.

• Operational Management: Oversee the maintenance of the Cytology section and ensure all performance and safety standards are met.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current New York State (NYS) License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Cytotechnologist.

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree with ASCP Registry and/or a degree from a Certified Cytology School.

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience screening gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens.

• Leadership Experience: Prior supervisory or management experience in a laboratory setting is required.

• Technical Certification: ThinPrep Certification required.

• Health & Safety: Flu Vaccine required (No exceptions).

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise: Deep familiarity with the Bethesda system for Cytology reporting.

• Professionalism: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team while maintaining clinical throughput.

• Longevity: A stable work history demonstrating commitment and professional growth in a permanent role.

Location and Work Type

• Setting: Hospital Laboratory

• Location: White Plains, NY

• Work Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Total Rewards: Full suite of healthcare benefits and a robust retirement plan.

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