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We are seeking a highly skilled Cytotechnologist to join our team at United Hospital Center. As a Cytotechnologist, you will play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by analyzing cytological specimens and working closely with pathologists to interpret results.

• Process and screen cytological specimens from various body sites
• Work in close relationship with pathologists in review and interpretation of specimens
• Recognize abnormal and normal cells and classify findings

• Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Cytotechnologist
• Licensed by the state of West Virginia within 6 months of employment

• Previous laboratory experience

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform and analyze according to SOP, basic and complex diagnostic procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physician
• Assist physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination during patient procedures
• Prepare, reagent, and solution correctly and accurately to complete necessary testing/requests according to the SOP
• Restock the work area and FNA carts of needed supplies to assist co-workers in the performance of their duties
• Prepare and accession patient specimens, accepting only patient specimens for testing that are properly collected and labeled. Evaluate sufficiency of patient information given with specimens and resolve issues with specimen collection and specimen orders in accordance with established laboratory policies
• Perform required quality assurance and control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation resulting in timely accurate reproducible test results to ensure quality
• Perform required troubleshooting and subsequent appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner (e.g., review of the QC records)
• Participate, as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established procedures and resulting in a satisfactory report

• Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse
• Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients
• Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment

United Hospital Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.