What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytotechnologist position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Relocation Assistance
- Benefits Effective Date of Hire
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
- Pension Plan
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Sign-On Bonus Eligible
- Certification Pay
As a Cytotechnologist, your developed examination and evaluation skills are key factors in identifying disease in gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides, leading to critical discovery for patient care.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Cytology Labs
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, Days | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Rochester Regional Health gives you the opportunity to be part of a system that’s providing healthcare solutions that matter, wherever and whenever our community needs them most. The Division of Laboratory Medical and Pathology at RRH provided comprehensive diagnostic and pathology testing services through our nationally recognized and accredited (CAP, NYS DOH, JCAHO and AABB) laboratories.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- RRH Recognized among Nation’s Top 3 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocates
- Ranked Top 1% Hospital in the nation 4 years in a row
ATTRIBUTES
- Bachelor's in Cytotechnology
- New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Cytotechnologist.
- Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred, but not required
- Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory a benefit, but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Specimen & Equipment Management. Screen and evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens by microscope; document results on worksheets and in the laboratory information system; assist with fine needle aspirations, specimen preparation and staining; maintain cytology workload records
- Leadership. Make suggestions to improve work methods and efficiency, reduce costs and solve operational problems; promote and support a positive team environment; participate in the planning and accomplishment of goals and objectives
- General Maintenance. Perform and document routine maintenance on microscope(s) and quality control rescreening if qualified
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $37.50 - $41.00
Salary : $38 - $41
