Cytotechnologist I - PRN (Path & Lab Medicine) at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Posted in General Business about 5 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Position Summary:

Cytotechnologist responsibilities are associated with the microscopic evaluation and diagnosis of cellular material of gynecologic (GYN) and Non-GYN / FNA specimens under the direction of the Cytology Manager, Director, and Medical Director. Work skills include the ability to evaluate cellular material using established morphologic criteria and to enter a diagnosis into the Cytology LIS.

Position Key Accountabilities:

  • Microscopically screens, examines, and interprets all cytology specimens for the presence of abnormal cellular changes and pathogens
  • Assists in FNA/ROSE procedures by obtaining, preparing, processing, staining, screening, and diagnosing specimens from various sites of human body
  • Performs all tests with care and accuracy to provide correct and informative results to both the pathologist and the department
  • Enters diagnostic interpretation into Cytology LIS. Verifies diagnosis and triage QC, abnormal cases, and all Non-GYN / FNA using department's protocol.
  • Maintains workload records of slides screened/hours worked per 24-hour period.
  • Performs and documents daily microscope maintenance, equipment maintenance, and staining quality check.
  • Understands all laboratory policies & procedures.
  • Maintains standards in routine high complexity testing and adhere to all CAP and CLIA requirements
  • Communicates any reporting or technical problems with supervisor or manager.
  • Ensures accuracy of reporting by reviewing results before releasing
  • Participates in on going quality assurance activities and continuing education and provide supporting documentation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Certification/Skills:

    Board certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists CT (ASCP).

    Minimum Education:

    Bachelor of Science including one-year cytology technical training from a CAAHEP accredited school or Cytotechnology.

    Minimum Experience:

    None

    Physical Requirements:

    Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

    Security Sensitive:

    This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

    Residency Requirement:

    Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.





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