Cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology from a regionally accredited institution or
• Bachelor’s degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution and
• Vocational or Technical Training from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited cytotechnology program
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Prioritizes work assignments/tasks.
• Assesses specimens acceptability and appropriately triages to a pathologist.
• Performs analytical tests.
• Detects and differentiates the presence or absence of disease in gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples.
• Independently renders diagnosis and signs out gynecologic specimens deemed as ‘negative for intraepithelial lesion’ or which contain microorganisms not requiring pathologist review.
• Refers abnormal cases to the pathologist.
• Evaluates results for accuracy, and resolves complex test problems.
• May provide oversight as a key operator of a work area.
• Performs and documents required instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
• Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
• May assist with procedure writing, validation and implementation of new methodologies.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Participates and assists in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.
• Accurate and timely collection and processing of specimens.
• Reviews orders and verifies correct patient identification.
• Assists in the collection of biopsies and provides rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) of specimen acceptability.
• Prepares specimens for analysis ensuring appropriate identification throughout the process.
• May function as Charge Tech in absence of manager or senior staff.
• May function as contact for customers in absence of technical specialist or manager.
• Trains others in work area(s).
• Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
• May assist with department scheduling.
• Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.