Cytotechnologist

Solaris Health - Westchester, IL

Full-time

Westchester, IL

About the position

The Cytotechnologist at Solaris Health is responsible for the examination and analysis of cell samples to detect cancer and other pathological conditions. This role involves staining, mounting, and studying cells, as well as collaborating with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnosis and reporting. The position requires adherence to established laboratory standards and practices, ensuring effective laboratory operations and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Submits slides with abnormal cell structure to pathologist for further examination.
• Examines cell samples to detect abnormalities in color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Provides patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
• Documents specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
• Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
• Examines specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.
• Assists pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
• Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.
• Disposes of hazardous chemical waste per regulatory guidelines.
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, policies, and procedural manuals.
• Is competent in the areas of embedding, microtomy, grossing, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA regulations.
• Participates in educational activities.
• Acts as a team player: collaborates, communicates clearly, and cooperates with team members focusing on company mission and goals.
• Enhances communications by consistently displaying excellent customer service skills in behavior and attitude.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CT (ASCP) certification required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology or related field required.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training required.
• Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control.
• Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and testing to monitor control checks.
• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests and operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
• Skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction and to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.