Cytotechnologist; Per Diem

Job Description

Purpose of Position:
To perform the duties and responsibilities of a Cytotechnologist, including specific administrative functions as defined.

• Ensures the satisfaction of all users of the department's services, both internal and external, and continuously seeks to improve customer service and satisfaction.
• Screens an average minimum of 60 slides per day from both gynecological and non-gynecological sources and signs out results of the highest possible quality.
• Documents the slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed; records the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories each 24‑hour period; records the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24‑hour period.
• Prepares monthly work statistics.
• Serves as a technical reference for physicians and other health care professionals.
• Performs all facets of cyto‑preparation and post‑cyto preparation.
• Assists in the preparation of material obtained from fine‑needle aspirations.
• Performs and documents troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Reviews and revises section manuals as assigned, in compliance with CAP and NCCLS standards, at least annually.
• Assists the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor and pathologists in maintaining the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program; designs and implements QA projects, collects data, summarizes results, and makes recommendations.
• Assists in retrospective quality assurance reviews.
• Participates in the preparation of cytology‑histology problem case sets.
• Practices efficient and economical use of laboratory supplies; monitors inventory, orders supplies, and restocks upon receipt.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information deemed confidential.
• Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients, and guests; serves effectively as part of the Laboratory team in providing professional service to patients.
• Maintains work benches, testing areas, and other work areas in a clean, sanitary, and clutter‑free condition for the safety of patients, guests, and staff.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay abreast of the latest trends in the field; documents at least 6.0 CEUS as approved by the ASCP and/or ASCT.
• Teaches practical and theoretical principles of test procedures, presents in‑services, and assists in the preparation of in‑service and continuing education programs.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job.
• Performs other work‑related duties and activities as assigned or requested.

• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (copy of degree or transcript required) plus or including one (1) full year in an accredited School of Cytotechnology.
• CT (ASCP) registered.
• Employees with five years’ experience will be expected to perform QA/QC when requested.

Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Massachusetts – Department: CCH‑Pathology. Hourly pay range: $32.31 – $53.13.