Cytotechnologist (Per Diem, Days)

Job Title: Cytotechnologist
Department: Cytology
Location: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Avenue Rochester NY 14621
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule:Monday - Friday 8am to 430pm

SUMMARY:
As a Cytotechnologist your developed examination and evaluation skills are key factors in identifying disease in gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides leading to critical discovery for patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specimen & Equipment Management. Screen and evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens by microscope; document results on worksheets and in the laboratory information system; assist with fine needle aspirations specimen preparation and staining; maintain cytology workload records
• Leadership. Make suggestions to improve work methods and efficiency reduce costs and solve operational problems; promote and support a positive team environment; participate in the planning and accomplishment of goals and objectives
• General Maintenance. Perform and document routine maintenance on microscope(s) and quality control rescreening if qualified
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Cytotechnologist.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Cytotechnology or BS in a related Science
• Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory a benefit
• Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred

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EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.