Local Contract Cytotechnologist
Bronx, NY
Prokatchers
5x8 hrs, Days

Pay Rate: $47.00/hr.
Medical Specialty: Cytotechnologist
Standard Shift: Days
Weekly Schedule: 5x8
Shift Timings: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
General Summary:
Under general supervision, prepares and stains specimens from any body site and microscopically examines their cellular structures to detect cancer and other abnormalities.
Responsible for issuing diagnostic reports on normal (negative) gynecological specimens.
Assists clinician at the aspiration biopsy site by preparing smears, proper collection and processing of the specimen.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
As per departmental guidelines, processes the specimens and stains the smears.
Microscopically examines prepared, stained smears to detect structural abnormalities.
Classifies smears based on cellular knowledge as normal (negative), abnormal and diagnostic of cancer.
Correlate surgical reports from HFH anatomic pathology with cytologic findings.
Total number of slides screened not to exceed the limit set by CLIA 88.
Rotate on technical processing, cubicle position, and NGYN screening according to schedule set by leader/supervisor.
For gynecological specimens (Pap smears), determine which cases should be further evaluated by the cytopathologist, formulate and issue diagnostic reports on normal (negative) cases, and perform follow-up triage on all cases routed to the pathologist before finalization of reports.
Assist with instructional training of MLT, cytotechnology students, residents, fellows, and the orientation of new staff.
Maintains competency in the use of information systems used for daily work.
Education Required:
A Bachelors Degree with successful completion in Caahep accredited program in cytotechnology or fulfill CLIA88 requirements for cytotechnologist as stated in Federal Register , if prior to 1992.
Licensures and Certifications Required:
ASCP eligibility or certification in cytotechnology.
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