Cytotechnologist Jobs

Position Summary:

The Cytotechnologist II examines slides microscopically to detect abnormal, atypical cells that may be present.

This position is located at Bayfront Hospital in St Pete, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Microscopically examines human cellular samples in accordance with departmental procedures and policies.
• Prepares specimens for rapid on-site cytologic exam (ROSE).
• Stages resection and dissection specimens for histological assessment.
• Considers clinical history of the patient, marks pertinent findings; makes preliminary cytologic interpretation in consultation with attending pathologist.
• Follows pathology reports and communicates with endoscopists and pathologists when there is discrepancy between onsite and final interpretations.
• Liaison between lab and outside facilities when specimens are sent out for expert adjudication and reports back to endoscopists.
• Performs and documents all quality control and prevention maintenance procedures.
• Performs quality control checks.
• Assists in various research projects; performs other related duties including teaching of endoscopy staff and visiting trainees.
• Provides interpretation of special test results, such as assessment of mucosal biopsies on-site, that will assist with endoscopist intra-procedure decision-making.
• Maintains research database pertaining to endoscopic specimens procured at EUS, ERCP, and documents research related data, is preferred.
• Use telepathology for emergency consultations.
• Use digital analysis for tissue quantification and categorization for research.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing.
• Regularly reports all abnormal findings to the cytopathologist and patient caregiver as required.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: projects, teaching, tech in charge, and evaluation of new technology.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains proper inventory of supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agencies requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital, and departmental matters at all times.
• Works with laboratory staff to address clinical issues promptly.
• Coordinates with Manager to implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in live symposiums both in procedure rooms and in off-site laboratory teaching settings, is preferred.
• Assist endoscopists with drafting of manuscripts, particularly on ROSE and other related matters, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Cytotechnology. Bachelor’s degree in science or Cytotechnology.
• Current license as Cytotechnologist in the State of Florida – renewed biennial in August. Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists – renewed annually.
• Passed research, ethics, and compliance training (CITI), is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in an academic endoscopy unit with assessment of more than 2000 EUS-FNA samples.
• Experience with ROSE assessment of cholangioscopy-guided biopsies.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis.
• Teaching experience in processing samples and assessing for ROSE in educational lab settings using teaching models.
• Experience with telepathology technologies.
• Experience with use of basic science Nikon software for tissue quantification in research, is preferred.