Cytotechnologist
Job in
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listed on 2026-02-21
Listing for:
Cambridge Health Alliance
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for newly hired ASCP-certified Cytotechnologists! Bonus is based on experience.
The CHA Laboratory provides everything from routine blood and urine tests to special tissue evaluation. Through the utilization of applied theories, principles, and practices of clinical laboratory technology, the Cytotechnologist performs and reports tests in a manner to promote the efficient operation of the laboratory and provide effective patient care.
Key Responsibilities- Demonstrates thorough understanding of quality control protocol.
- Performs all quality control tests as per department guidelines adhering to frequency requirements and standards for quality control performance.
- Reports all outlier quality control results to the supervisor (or designee) and records the data and corrective action according to department protocol.
- Correctly performs all required daily and monthly instrument procedures according to department specific schedules and protocols.
- Effectively troubleshoots and resolves QC failures and instrument failures. Appropriately utilizes manufacturer's operator manuals and resource material to identify probable cause of failure. Independently contacts technical service representatives when required to resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Is familiar with various methods of cyto-preparation, staining, and cover slipping for all cytologic specimens and troubleshoots the same.
- Screens and diagnoses gynecologic cytology smears (PAP smears) according to established criteria, Is responsible for final diagnosis of negative cases.
- Screens and diagnoses, and refers to the supervisor and the pathologist, non-gynecologic and atypical gynecologic cytology smears according to established criteria.
- Understands the overall system and workflow of the Cytology laboratory, and can assist with problem solving as needed.
- BS/BA in a biological science
- CT (ASCP) certification
Pay Range: $42.00 - $64.66 per hour
Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm, with rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities
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