Cytologist Specialist

3 weeks ago

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

Altru Health is seeking a skilled Cytologist to join our team. As a Cytologist, you will play a critical role in detecting, differentiating, and diagnosing the presence or absence of disease in gynecological and non-gynecological samples.

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 that 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 of authority as necessary, and document all action taken.
  • Utilize available technologies to record and retrieve data in the daily workflow.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Certification as a Cytotechnologist (CT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 12 months of start date.
  • Meet CLIA education and experience standards for Cytotechnologist.
  • Employee obtaining CT certification(s) after January 1, 2004, will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 1 year of related experience.
Work Environment:

This position requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and handling/finger/feel activities. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and work in an indoor environment.

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