Cytotechnologist II - Pathology - Bayfront Hospital

Cytotechnologist II

The Cytotechnologist II examines slides microscopically to detect abnormal, atypical cells that may be present.

This position is located at Bayfront Hospital in St Pete, FL

Responsibilities

• Microscopically examines human cellular samples in accordance with departmental procedures and policies.
• Prepares specimens for rapid on-site cytologic exam (ROSE).
• Stages resection and dissection specimens for histological assessment.
• Considers clinical history of the patient, marks pertinent findings; makes preliminary cytologic interpretation in consultation with attending pathologist.
• Follows pathology reports and communicates with endoscopists and pathologists when there is discrepancy between onsite and final interpretations.
• Liaison between lab and outside facilities when specimens are sent out for expert adjudication and reports back to endoscopists.
• Performs and documents all quality control and prevention maintenance procedures.
• Performs quality control checks.
• Assists in various research projects; performs other related duties including teaching of endoscopy staff and visiting trainees.
• Provides interpretation of special test results, such as assessment of mucosal biopsies on-site, that will assist with endoscopist intra-procedure decision-making.
• Maintains research database pertaining to endoscopic specimens procured at EUS, ERCP, and documents research related data, is preferred.
• Use telepathology for emergency consultations.
• Use digital analysis for tissue quantification and categorization for research.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing.
• Regularly reports all abnormal findings to the cytopathologist and patient caregiver as required.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: projects, teaching, tech in charge, and evaluation of new technology.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains proper inventory of supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agencies requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital, and departmental matters at all times.
• Works with laboratory staff to address clinical issues promptly.
• Coordinates with Manager to implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in live symposiums both in procedure rooms and in off-site laboratory teaching settings, is preferred.
• Assist endoscopists with drafting of manuscripts, particularly on ROSE and other related matters, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Cytotechnology. Bachelor's degree in science or Cytotechnology
• Current license as Cytotechnologist in the State of Florida renewed biennial in August. Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists renewed annually.
• Passed research, ethics, and compliance training (CITI), is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in an academic endoscopy unit with assessment of more than 2000 EUS-FNA samples.
• Experience with ROSE assessment of cholangioscopy-guided biopsies.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis.
• Teaching experience in processing samples and assessing for ROSE in educational lab settings using teaching models.
• Experience with telepathology technologies.
• Experience with use of basic science Nikon software for tissue quantification in research, is preferred.