Cytotechnologist
Job Description
Job Title: Cytotechnologist
Location: Detroit, MI 48202
Shift: MON-FRI 7AM-3:30PM or 9AM-5:30PM
Pay: $45.00/hr.
Scheduled Pay: Bi-Weekly
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short-term disability after 90 days
For more information, please contact Breanna Drollinger Direct Line at 586-710-7972 (call /text)
Cytotechnologist Description/Duties
- As per departmental guidelines, processes the specimens and stains the smears. Microscopically examines prepared, stained smears to detect structural abnormalities. Classifies smears based on cellular knowledge as normal (negative), abnormal and diagnostic of cancer. Correlate surgical reports from HFH anatomic pathology with cytologic findings. Total number of slides screened not to exceed the limit set by CLIA
- Rotate on technical processing, cubicle position, and NGYN screening according to schedule set by leader/supervisor
- For gynecological specimens (Pap smears), determine which cases should be further evaluated by the cytopathologist, formulate and issue diagnostic reports on normal (negative) cases, and perform follow-up triage on all cases routed to the pathologist before finalization of reports
Cytotechnologist Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with successful completion in CAAHEP accredited program in Cytotechnology
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Cytotechnologist,
- ThinPrep Certificate, and ThinPrep Imager Certificate (Will be screening paps at a rate of 50-60+ a day)
JOB ID# 133851
Keywords: Cytotechnologist, cytotech, cytotechnology, process specimens, smear stains, microscopes, detect abnormalities, cellular knowledge, abnormal screening, diagnostic, cancer, surgical reports, HFH anatomic pathology, cytologic findings, slides, CAAHEP, pap smears, HPV, cervical cells, LGSIL, HGSIL, squamous cells