Cytotechnologist

Job Summary:

Provides technical cytology services including the recognition and accurate reporting of pre-malignant and malignant processes from any anatomic site (gynecologic, non-gynecologic, hematopoietic, soft tissue, etc.). Provides biopsy adequacy assessments, working closely with Radiology. Assists as needed with transportation of specimens, and cytology registration and processing as well as any other duties as needed within the department. Service is provided to patients of all age groups: premature infants, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle and older adults.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current CA Cytotechnology license
• ASCP Certification as a Cytotechnologist required

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Experience:

• 1-2 years previous experience desirable, but not required
• Training in clinical diagnostic cytology, non-gynecology, including GI tract, pulmonary, fine needle aspiration and gynecologic cytopathology

Knowledge and Skills:

• 2 years previous on the job experience in cytology desirable.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing with the ability to follow written & verbal instructions without constant supervision.
• Must meet the physical requirements of this job.
• Ability to work flexible hours. Must be able to work well in a team.
• Follows customer service policies in alignment with hospital mission vision and values.

Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Key for Physical Demands

Continuous

66 to 100% of the time

Frequent

33 to 65% of the time

Occasional

0 to 32% of the time