Cytotechnologist

1. Evaluates cytologic material for the diagnosis of established pathogenesis and signs out negative GYN (PAP) smears.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

2. Evaluates non-GYN material for the diagnosis of pathologic entities.

3. Applies expertise in technologies toward teaching and clinical diagnostic purpose, devises new procedures and techniques.

4. Performs data gathering and entering of diagnosis and other data into a computer application.

5. Maintains equipment in working order and troubleshoots equipment problems.

6. Maintains records and documentation of quality control and laboratory test results, implements corrective action when tolerance limits are exceeded.

7. Assists at FNA procedures informing the radiologist of the adequacy of the materials aspirated.

8. Accessions laboratory specimens.

9. Prepares non-GYN specimens utilizing special techniques.

10. Prepares thin layer preparations for GYN and non-GYN materials.

11. Stains, coverslips and labels specimens.

12. Maintains inventory of supplies and reagents; orders same as depleted

13. Follows laboratory and personnel safety guidelines.

14. Follows institutional guidelines.

15. Apprises supervisor of any problems that are beyond own knowledge and expertise.

16. Performs other duties as required.

General Skills and Competencies Excellent organizational and laboratory skills

Education Requirements Bachelor of Science, major in Biological Science. All Cytotechnologists must have graduated from an approved school of cytotechnology accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) or a HHS (Health and human services) accredited school, or meet the other requirements under CLIA'88(Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable) Cytotechnologist license issued by the NYS Education Department