Cytotechnologist

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Shift: 8am - 4:30pm

Emory Medical Laboratorys mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality cost-effective innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. Were seeking a certified Cytotechnologist II who will support Emory Healthcares mission of clinical care education and research by demonstrating the core values of excellence caring and integrity. This individual:

• Prepares and stains cytologic material for routine procedures; evaluates examination results for validity and reports results as prescribed by standard procedures.
• May prepare specimens for cytopathologic examination.
• Evaluates cytologic material for carcinoma or other diagnoses and completes all daily assigned screening.
• Reviews quality of staining and the adequacy of the specimen to support an adequate diagnosis.
• In complex cases evaluates all information available and determines whether analysis results should be released repeated or referred to a pathologist.
• Assists the Pathologist and Radiologist on fine needle aspiration biopsy procedures and is competent in giving an adequacy assessment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in medical technology clinical lab science or a chemical physical or biological science.
• Other bachelors degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of cytotechnology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.
• Education Exception: Bachelors degree may be waived for a cytotechnolgist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelors degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
• At least two years of experience.
• Experience in Gynecological Non-gynecological and FNA cytology preferred.
• Certification as CT (ASCP) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
  
  

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.