Cytotechnologist - East

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to start a career in healthcare? Do you have a passion for working in a team environment and providing excellent patient care? UPMC East is seeking a Cytotechnologist to join our team

• Make the final interpretation on the majority of negative Pap tests and render a diagnosis for consideration by the Pathologist on all other cell samples.
• Assist with special projects and conferences.
• Perform all responsibilities according to the philosophy of the UPMC Health System such that the needs of our customers are fulfilled.
• Oversee and assist with problem solving of staining and cytopreparatory procedures; perform cytopreparation, staining and clerical functions as necessary.
• Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
• Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of cytologic criteria and keep abreast of current developments in the field of cytotechnology.
• Assist with the collection of fine needle aspirations and other specimens as necessary following established procedures.
• Perform evaluation of cell samples according to established protocols with accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
• Render diagnosis for consideration by Pathologist on all other cell samples and mark diagnostic areas on slide.
• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Enter diagnoses on all patient cases in the Pathology Information System and sign out negative Pap tests.
• Train and orient new employees, students and residents.
• Correlate pertinent clinical history and obtain it when necessary as well as correlate current case with previous cytologic and/or surgical specimens.
• Perform final sign out of diagnoses on the majority of Pap tests.
• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance and personnel policies.
• Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take appropriate action.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required.
• Successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Cytotechnology program required; OR equivalent education and experience.
• 1-2 years experience as a Cytotechnologist preferred.
• Pathology Information System experience preferred.

• Cytotechnologist (CT (ASCP)) certification or registry eligible is required. If registry eligible, successful completion of the ASCP registry exam is required within 18 months from date of hire.
• Act 34.