Cytotechnology Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Cytotechnology Specialist to join our team at Della Infotech. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for performing specialized and technically demanding cytology examinations to determine pathological conditions.

• Examination and Interpretation: Perform accurate technical cytological screening and interpretation, according to established procedures, for both Gynecological and Non-Gynecological cytology samples.
• Case Review and Referral: Refer appropriate cases for hierarchical review by recording classifications on slides and alerting pathologists to abnormal cell structures for further examination.
• Procedure Coordination: Assist with coordinating FNA Procedure schedules between Endoscopy and Radiology areas.
• Rapid On-Site Evaluations: Attend FNA Procedures and perform fine needle aspiration Rapid On-Site Evaluations in a timely fashion and provide an adequacy assessment to the performing physician, communicating in a professional manner.
• Specimen Preparation: Process and prepare FNA ROSE specimens for examination, providing proper record keeping and labeling of slides and specimens.
• Quality Assurance: Accurately enter data and results within the laboratory information system, maintain screening workload and quality assurance records, and serve as a technical resource and assist in investigating issues/concerns surrounding the daily operation of equipment and/or specimens.
• Inventory Management: Prepare and maintain Cytology inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating supply needs, placing orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Reporting and Communication: Collect data and prepare management reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, and communicate scheduling or technical concerns to both operational and medical leadership.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe and clean working environment and protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in cytotechnology or a related field.
• Skills: Experienced in attending Fine Needle Aspirations to provide Rapid On-Site procedure coverage and specimen adequacy evaluations, able to perform both primary and QC screening, and proficient in laboratory information systems.
• Certifications: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.