Cytotechnologist at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

Job Title: Cytotechnologist

Department: Cytology
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts, 8a-4:30p

SUMMARY

As a Cytotechnologist, your developed examination and evaluation skills are key factors in identifying disease in gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, leading to critical discovery for patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specimen & Equipment Management. Screen and evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens by microscope; document results on worksheets and in the laboratory information system; assist with fine needle aspirations, specimen preparation and staining; maintain cytology workload records
• Leadership. Make suggestions to improve work methods and efficiency, reduce costs and solve operational problems; promote and support a positive team environment; participate in the planning and accomplishment of goals and objectives
• General Maintenance. Perform and document routine maintenance on microscope(s) and quality control rescreening if qualified

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Cytotechnologist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Cytotechnology or BS in a related Science
• Graduate of an approved CT training program
• Master's in Cytotechnology preferred
• Four years of experience in cytotechnology and previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory preferred
• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (SurePath) preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $39.00 - $46.35

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.