Senior Cytologist (Multispecialty and Research Hospital) chez O9800 - HOPD Mays Cancer Center

• Microscopic screening of Thin Prep Pap Tests, conventional Pap smears, and body fluids. 
• Independently makes diagnostic evaluations during microscopic screening of gynecological and non-gynecological smears and cell blocks. 
• Independently prepares a concise report of each sample, describing microscopic findings and conclusions in accepted terminology. 
• Determines adequacy and quality of samples submitted for evaluation. 
• Responsible for rendering and reporting out final interpretations on negative gynecologic specimens. 
• Rescreens designated quality control and high-risk specimens in accordance with regulatory requirements and established laboratory procedure. This requires a minimum of three years’ experience in gynecologic cytology, and authorization by the cytopathology faculty director and manager/supervisor. 
• Responsible for recording workload information for subsequent analysis within the laboratory.
• Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Service Manages supply inventory in all Fine Needle Aspirate service areas. 
• Prepares Fine Needle Aspirate’s by reviewing patient clinical history, completing requisition form, preparing, and staining slides. 
• Provides microscopic adequacy assessment to physicians and provides assistance to the cytopathologist in determining preliminary diagnosis. 
• Advise medical staff in appropriate specimen triage and collection procedures, as needed. 
• Participates in Fine Needle Aspirate team to develop and update procedures for continued improvement of the Fine Needle Aspirate service. 
• Collection of quality assurance data Responsible for retrieving all appropriate quality control data from the laboratory information system. 
• Collects, evaluates, and reports quality control data on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Inventory Control and Supply Ordering Establishes an inventory and ordering system for all supplies. 
• Manages laboratory supplies.
• Independently processes Gynecological specimens according to established protocols. 
• Independently processes body fluids and CSF analysis. 
• Independently stains and prepares slides for microscopic evaluation. 
• Responsible for maintaining instruments and perform quality control procedures. 
• Prepare and maintain processing reagents and stains. 
• Prepare and perform initial evaluation on wet film slides on body fluids for high-risk staining assessment. 
• Prepare cell blocks from non-gynecologic material per procedure protocols.
• Establishes and writes laboratory procedures that follow the guidelines for the College of American Pathologists and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulations related to work area. 
• Trains and teaches new employees.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, biological sciences, or a related field required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• Cytotechnologist/Cytologist (ASCP) certified required