Laboratory-Pathology - CMC - Cytotechnologist - Cayuga Medical Center

Hours a day - 7.5 Hours/Week - 37.5 Contract Length - 6-8 Weeks Monday-Friday Years Experience in specialty/profession - At least 1 year Travel Experience Required (Y/N) - NO Technologies Needed - Hologic ThinPrep Certification(s) Required - NYS license, Hologic ThinPrep Imager and Review Scope certification Float to other units (if so describe) - NO A cytotechnologist in the anatomical pathology department is responsible for the accurate preparation, evaluation, and interpretation of both gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. The cytotechnologist participates in fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures to provide an immediate adequacy evaluation. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: v 1. Prepare, screen and evaluate gynecologic cytology specimens by microscope using the Hologic ThinPrep system - accurately transcribe and enter results into the laboratory information system (Epic). v 2. Prepare, screen and evaluate non-gynecologic cytology specimens by microscope - accurately transcribe and enter results into the laboratory information system (Epic). v 3. Participate in ultrasound/CT guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures to confirm adequacy. v 4. Maintain cytology workload and quality assurance records. v 5. Responsible for accurate specimen identification, accessioning and requisitioning - maintaining specimen integrity throughout the process. v 6. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation. v 7. Maintain a compliant environment, including adherence to all lab and hospital procedures, New York State and Joint Commission regulations, HIPAA standards, infection control and safety guidelines. 8. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities - acquire a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education per year. 9. Maintain slide/block and specimen retention systems according to department specimen management policies. 10. Process specimens for send out consultations and/or outside testing. 11. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.