Team Lead Cytology

• Responsible for assisting and working cooperatively with the supervisor in managing the duties and activities of the work unit.
• Prepares daily work schedules and directs daily workflow. Provide input for performance appraisals.
• Serve as a resource for technical questions including cytology preparation.
• Assists in preparing the lab for inspections workload recording validations and procedure manual development and ongoing improvements.
• Assists in the evaluation of new products and instruments.
• Prepare reports for quality control/quality assurance turnaround time staffing totals etc. Is responsible for training of new personnel.
• Will assist in the ongoing training and competency evaluation of professionals in the lab.
• As a cytotechnologist is responsible for the screening and reporting of negative gynecological cytology cases and identifying and referring abnormal cases to the pathologists.
• May also perform GYN cytology quality control rescreens and be involved in retrospective GYN rescreens.
• Is also responsible for screening non-GYN specimens for the identification of abnormalities before the pathologist examination.
• Must maintain daily workload documentation and number of hours screened. May work in Ancillary Cytology areas.
• May also serve as a member of the FNA Team providing on site adequacy evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) procedures.
• May provide technical advice and coverage to the preparation and processing area. May serve as a leader in the resolution of problems and facilitate meetings and troubleshoot issues.

• Assist management personnel with gathering of data relevant to QA activities CI activities and/or special projects. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

Bachelors degree in Cytotechnology or Bachelors degree with completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program.
3 years cytology laboratory experience.

License and Certifications:

CT (ASCP) or SCT (ASCP)

ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals

For international/foreign trained applicants it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application:
MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
MUST show US equivalent degree
Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE)