Cytology Specialist

2 weeks ago

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States Altru Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Cytologist is responsible for detecting, differentiating, and diagnosing the presence or absence of disease in gynecological and non-gynecological samples. This position assists the Pathologist with a variety of fine needle aspirates, ensuring accurate and timely results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform microscopic examination on gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, differentiating and identifying all cells on the slides using established cytologic criteria.
• Detect, select, and clearly mark cells most representative of pathological processes present and prepare a provisional diagnosis for all gynecological and non-gynecological cases referred to the cytology supervisor or pathologist.
• Interpret acceptability of specimens received for testing, communicate correct specimen collection, transport requirements, and specimen unacceptability issues to appropriate caregivers in a timely manner, ensuring documentation is completed according to standard operating procedure.
• Assist in the collection of Fine Needle Aspirates following standard operating procedure.
• Exercise initiative and judgment in investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving QC failure, inform next-level authority as necessary, and document all actions taken.
• Prepare a final diagnosis using established cytologic terminology for gynecologic specimens reported as within normal limits.
• Perform accessioning, routine staining, and coverslipping of cytologic slides.
• Maintain clear and concise specimen identification throughout the entire analytical process.

Certification and Education:

• Cytotechnologist (CT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 12 months of start date.
• Meet CLIA education and experience standards for Cytotechnologist.

Work Experience:

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year related experience.

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Continuously.
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%).
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%).
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%).
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%).
• Crawl: Not Applicable.
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%).
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%).
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously.
• See: Continuously.
• Hear: Continuously.

Weight Demands:

• Lift - Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (

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