Cytotechnologist Full-Time

Be part of MD Anderson's expansion into Missouri City as a Cytotechnologist, helping support accurate and timely diagnoses for patients receiving care at one of the world's leading cancer centers. You'll apply your specialized knowledge of cytology to evaluate patient specimens, support diagnostic services, and contribute to the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing as MD Anderson brings its expertise to a new location.

You'll also work with specialized stains used to identify cellular tissues and pathogens in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens, while maintaining proficiency in established procedures and troubleshooting laboratory challenges.

You'll play an important role in maintaining diagnostic quality and laboratory standards. From accessioning and processing specimens to documenting diagnoses in the pathology database, monitoring specimen integrity, and completing quality control and quality assurance activities, your attention to detail will help support reliable results. You'll also participate in interlaboratory slide reviews, process improvement initiatives, and special projects, with opportunities to contribute to the development of future cytology professionals through microscopy seminars and presentations. The position also includes participation in designated Main Campus rotations, including on-call coverage for after-hours STAT specimens and procedures requiring immediate assessment.

You'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Bring your cytology expertise, diagnostic judgment, and commitment to quality to MD Anderson's new Missouri City location and help support the exceptional care our patients deserve.

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm.

Performs all laboratory testing specific to assigned area

assists in procurement and triage of FNA samples as well as participates in all Cytology main campus rotations including the on-call coverage for after-hour STAT specimens and procedures with immediate assessment.
Prepares reagents following precise instructions, sets up the stain hood daily, and assists with equipment maintenance

also, successfully completes annual proficiency testing for Gyn screening.
Accurately documents diagnosis in Pathology database system per established guidelines
Generates appropriate QC data per guidelines

Participates in interlaboratory slide review of non-gynecologic cytopathology slides as well as process improvement efforts
Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance measures, maintaining neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures; Assists with special projects as assigned

Bachelor's Degree in a related science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology) OR graduation from a school of Exfoliative Cytology approved by the CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation)
Note: Cytotechnologists registered before August 1988 did not need a Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience
CT - Cytotechnologist, American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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