What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytotechnologist - Per Diem position at Northwell Careers?
Job Description
Screens and analyzes cellular changes that will lead to a preliminary diagnosis in gynecological and non-gynecological cases. Assists pathologists in finalizing atypical cases and helps determine the needs of patient treatment.
Job Responsibility
- * Performs cytologic evaluation on GYN and Non-GYN material, including FNAs, by screening each case carefully, marking the appropriate fields for preliminary evaluation and entering the results in the lab information system.
- * Actively assists at FNA procedures on site by collecting clinical date, processing the specimens and communicating specimen adequacy to the radiologist/clinician and pathologist.
- * Performs cytopreparatory work including registering and accessioning specimens, preparing specimens for microscopic review and lab cleanup.
- * Performs secretarial work, including answering phones, faxing and mailing reports and preparing cases for conferences and outside review.
- Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in a related science and certificate from accredited school of cytotechnology, required.
- Previous experience, preferred.
- ASCP Certification (American Society of Clinical Pathologists), required.
- NYS Cytotechnologist license, required.
- Knowledge of microscope, staining machine, centrifuge, bio-hood, Lab Information Systems, required.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, required.
- Strong organizational and diagnostic skills, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
