Chief Cytology Tech / Cyto Technologist
Job Description
Our client, a hospital located near Yonkers, NY, has a need for a Chief Cytotechnologist to join their team. This is a Mon-Fri 9a-5p shift.
Receives body material, fluids, exudate and scrapings, etc. and assists physicians with FNA procedures and collects specimens from patients. Examines and records classification of slides and presents slides with unusual cytomorphology to Pathologist for further examination. Maintains record of all work performed in Cytology section, e.g. NYS Department of Health requirements and annual statistics. Supervises Cytotechnologists, assigns workload, develops schedule, prepares and maintains departmental records.
QUALIFICATIONS
- N.Y.S. license and prior supervisory experience required.
- Bachelor of Science with ASCP Registry and/or Certified Cytology School Degree Required.
- 3 years minimum experience screening gynecological, non-gynecological specimens and fine needle aspirations
- Familiar with Bethesda system for Cytology reporting.
- ThinPrep Certification