Department: Lab Anatomic Pathology

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

Hours: Monday-Friday

Salary Range: $123,357.00-$158,632.50

Title: Chief Cytotechnologist                                 

Department/Location: Department of Laboratories- Pathology

Reports to: Pathology Supervisor

FLSA Status: E

Position Summary :  

• Receives body material, fluids, exudate, and scrapings, etc. and assists physicians with FNA procedures and collects specimens from patients. 
• Examines and records classification of slides and presents slides with unusual cytomorphology to the Pathologist for further examination.
• Maintains record of all work performed in the Cytology section, e.g. NYS Department of Health requirements and annual statistics. 
• Supervises Cytotechnologists assigns workload, develops schedules, prepares and maintains departmental records. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Understands and adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Assists in Cytology Aspiration procedures from various departments.
• Screens gynecological and non-gynecological cases in a timely manner.
• Signs out cases with the Pathologist as scheduled.
• Prepares, stains, and coverslips cytology specimens as needed.
• Labels and compares cytology stained slides against requisitions.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and regulatory records.
• Schedules and supervises per diem coverage.
• Writes and revises SOPs for the policy manual.
• Submits quality control/quality assurance reports.
• Holds regular meetings with Laboratory Director and Administrator.
• Maintains CME log for section members.
• Interviews and writes competency reviews for cytotechnologists.
• Assists with performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Participates in other departmental activities as directed.
• Performs all other assigned duties.

Education & Experience Requirements:  

• N.Y.S. license required.
• Bachelor of Science with ASCP Registry and/or Certified Cytology School Degree.
• 3 years minimum experience screening gynecological, and non-gynecological specimens and fine needle aspirations.
• Familiar with the Bethesda system for Cytology reporting.
• ThinPrep Certification

Core Competencies:  

• Flexibility 
• Organized Adaptability 
• Attention to Detail 
• Stress Tolerance