Cytotechnologist | Cytology Lab | Days | Full-time

About the position

Upon supervision, microscopically evaluates all types of cytology specimens submitted to the cytopathology laboratory. Screens cytologic material and recognizes abnormalities identified and renders an interpretation diagnoses using the laboratory information system; appropriate cases are sent to the Cytopathologists for final interpretation consideration. Assists Rapid-On Site Evaluations in multiple services including: * Bronchoscopy * Interventional Radiology * Surgical clinics Performs appropriate record-keeping procedures and fulfills some of the duties of the cytopathology supervisor during that supervisor's absence. On rare occasions, prepares cytologic specimens for evaluation using established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically evaluate all types of cytology specimens.
• Screen cytologic material and recognize abnormalities.
• Render interpretation diagnoses using the laboratory information system.
• Send appropriate cases to Cytopathologists for final interpretation consideration.
• Assist in Rapid-On Site Evaluations in Bronchoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and Surgical clinics.
• Perform record-keeping procedures.
• Fulfill some duties of the cytopathology supervisor during their absence.
• Prepare cytologic specimens for evaluation on rare occasions.

Requirements

• Completed Cytotechnology training in a CAHEA approved program.
• Eligible for or possess a temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Cytology.
• Registration by an accredited National Certification Agency is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• One year laboratory experience as a Cytotechnologist is desirable but not required.