Job Description:

Incumbents perform procedures relating to the preparation, screening and preliminary diagnosis of cytological materials obtained from individuals; besides organizing further related work as essential. Technical track is acknowledged from the Senior Cytotechnologist or pathologist and supervision is provided by the Laboratory Manager.

Requirements:

• The state of California Department of Health issued a valid license as a Cytotechnologist.
• Two years full-time (or equivalent to full-time) professional experience performing cytological tests & analyses.

Skill sets:

Knowledge of:

• Cytological terminology, methods and procedures.
• The use and care of cytology instruments, equipment andsupplies.
• Receives specimen material and slides from wards and clinics
• Enters information in laboratory records
• Processes the specimens
• Stains and labels the slides for microscopic examinations
• Examines smears of tissue for abnormalities of cell matter
• Screens to identify atypical cells for referral to Pathologist
• Assists physicians in preparation of slides for specialized procedures
• Documents the slide interpretation results of each gynecological and non-gynecological cytology case
• For each 24-hour period, records the number of slides examined and the amount of time spent examining slides
• Prepares concentrated solutions of body secretions and prepares slides
• Contacts other cytological labs to study abnormal smears
• Advises and instructs other hospital personnel in proper methods of preparing cytological smears
• Verifies and recommends new or modifies procedural and qualitative techniques
• Records Papanicolaou test results and maintains records as required by the State and Health Care Facilities Act
• Assists the radiologist at the scan table in preparation of smears and cell buttons from image guided FNA and makes microscopic assessment of adequacy, if needed
• Assists the surgeon in the operating room in the stat preparation, staining and microscopic assessment for adequacy of all intraoperative FNA specimens
• Advises and instructs hospital staff in matters related to cytopathology under the direction of pathologist
• Maintains records in compliance with CLIA, other government regulations, professional organizations and laboratory policy