What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytotechnologist position at Moffitt Cancer Center Careers?
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary
Position Highlights:
- Performs screening and interpretation of all cytopathology samples including fine needle aspirations, exfoliative non-gynecologic samples and gynecologic samples.
- Provides assistance to the physicians during the performance of fine needle aspirations making direct smear preparations and performing an adequacy interpretation if necessary.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology.
- Has demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of a cytopathology department including the collection, processing and interpretation of cytopathologic samples.
Responsibilities:
- Screen and interpret all cytopathologic samples excluding intraoperative touch imprint evaluation cases.
- Provide assistance to clinicians/pathologists with the collection of specimens, predominately FNA's.
- Performs the required computer functions relevant to the cytology department such as accessioning and resulting.
- Performs cytologic-histologic correlation of all available cytology samples.
Credentials and Qualifications:
- Florida state license in Cytology required.
- ASCP certification preferred.
- 3 years previous cytology experience preferred.
