Cytotechnologist (Per Diem)
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Work modeon-site
SeniorityMid
Experience1+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
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Ensures customer satisfaction and continual improvement
Screen minimum 60 slides/day from gynecological and non-gynecological sources
Document slide interpretation results, total slides per day, and hours examining slides
Prepare monthly work statistics
Serve as technical reference for physicians and other health care professionals
Perform cyto-preparation and post-cyto preparation
Assist in preparation of material from fine needle aspirations
Perform and document troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on equipment
Review and revise section manuals in compliance with CAP and NCCLS standards
Assist in maintaining Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program
Assist in retrospective quality assurance reviews
Participate in preparation of cytology-histology problem case sets
Practice efficient use of laboratory supplies, check inventory, order supplies, restock
Maintain confidentiality of information
Maintain harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients, guests
Maintain work areas in clean, sanitary, clutter-free condition for safety
Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations; complete at least 6.0 CEUs as approved by ASCP/ASCT
Teach practical and theoretical principles, present in-services, assist with in-service and continuing education programs
Maintain knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures, including fire and disaster plans
Perform other work related duties as assigned
Associate or Bachelor's Degree plus one full year in accredited School of Cytotechnology
CT (ASCP) registered
Five years' experience (to perform QA/QC when asked)
Read, write and communicate in English
Responsibilities
1.
Ensures the satisfaction of all users of the department’s services, both internal and external and seeks to continually improve customer service and satisfaction.
2.
Screens an average minimum 60 slides/day prepared from both gynecological and non-gynecological sources and sign out results of the highest possible quality.
3.
Responsible for documenting:
1)
The slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed,
2)
For each 24 hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories
3)
The number of hours spent examining slides in each 24 hour period.
4.
Prepares monthly work statistics.
5.
Serves as technical reference for physicians and other health care professionals.
6.
Performs all facets of cyto-preparation and post-cyto preparation.
7.
Assists in preparation of material obtained from fine needle aspirations.
8.
Performs and documents troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on equipment.
9.
Responsible to review and revise section manuals as assigned in compliance with CAP and NCCLS standards as necessary and at least annually.
10.
Assists Anatomic Pathology Supervisor and pathologists in maintaining the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program. Designs and implement Quality Assurance projects, collects data, summarizes results and makes recommendations.
11.
Assists in retrospective quality assurance reviews.
12.
Participates in the preparation of cytology-histology problem case sets.
13.
Practice efficient and economical use of laboratory supplies; checks the inventory, orders supplies and restocks upon arrival.
14.
Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential.
15.
Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests and serves effectively as part of the Laboratory team in performing professional service to patients.
16.
Maintains work benches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and free of clutter condition for the safety of patients, guests and staff.
17.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Documentation of the completion of at least 6.0 CEUS as approved by the ASCP and/or ASCT.
18.
Teaches practical and theoretical principles of test procedures, presents in-services and assists in the preparation of in-service and continuing education programs.
19.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans.
20.
Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested.
Requirements
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Read, write and communicate in English.
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An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree (copy of degree or transcript required) plus or including one (1) full year in an accredited School of Cytotechnology.
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CT (ASCP) registered.
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Employees with five years’ experience will be expected to perform QA/QC when asked.
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