Cytotechnologist Days Per Diem Job Listing at Englewood Health in Englewood, NJ (Job ID 59873)

Description

Job Summary: To process and screen exfoliated cells from body fluids.

Department: Laboratory - Histology
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Hours: Variable Days M-F / 8:30am - 4:30pm  (8 hour shift preferred; 4-6 hour shift possible)

Job Essentials: 

• Screens GYN, Non-GYN and FNA cytology specimens.
• Prepares a final diagnosis on negative/normal gynecologic specimens.
• Enters all preliminary GYN and Non- GYN results in the system to be finalized by a Pathologist.
• Attends Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology procedures in CT, Ultrasound and Endoscopy to determine specimen adequacy.  Ensures all attended procedure specimens are labeled and ordered correctly.
• Maintains all supplies and stain control log for the mobile FNA cart which is stationed in CT and endoscopy suite.
• Perform/document routine maintenance on microscopes and other laboratory equipment to ensure optimal instrument operation.
• Rescreen FNA slides from the Cytodiagnosis and Breast Care Center as well as outside institutions as requested by Pathologists.
• Prepares cytology and thin prep specimens on a STAT basis when required.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.
• Performs other duties as required by department.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in a Biological, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science required.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Cytotechology and Certified in Cytotechnology by an HHS approved agency (ASCP).
• Minimum one year experience preferred.