Cytotechnologist

Summary

SUMMARY:

To be a part of Brown University Health, we ask all employees to share our mission of delivering health with care and successfully practice our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. You are also responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

• Works with a microscope to detect a variety of diseases, including cancer and pre‑cancerous changes, and refers abnormal findings to the Pathologist, colleagues, or supervisors as appropriate.
• Must understand the significance of clinical information and the ways cells respond to disease, drugs, and radiation, and also changes that can occur in the processing of cellular materials.
• Makes the final cytologic interpretation on smears from gynecological samples that are within normal limits.
• Formulates preliminary diagnosis on all specimens which are then reviewed by a Pathologist who prepares the final diagnosis report.
• Responsible for receiving, logging, and determination of adequacy of non‑gynocological specimens.
• Processes specimens to ensure maximum cellular recovery using established methods.
• Stains cellular materials concentrated on slides to enhance morphologic features.
• Prepares, changes, and maintains staining solutions.
• Responsible for slide maintenance, filling, and retrieval.
• Effectively conveys information to staff responsible for patient care.
• Adheres to established Quality Control guidelines in all phases of laboratory operation.
• Responsible for identification and correction of unexpected as well as frequently occurring problems.
• Responsible for maintenance of a safe environment for laboratory personnel.
• Must adhere to Universal Precautions guidelines established by the department.
• Prepares and maintains necessary work records and statistics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a cytotechnology internship from an approved program (ASCP (CT) registry of eligible).
• National Certification (or eligible) in Cytology by ASCP or equivalent.
• Must possess keen perceptual ability.
• Must be able to function as part of a team which includes physicians, surgeons, nurses, therapists, and other specialists to assure a high quality of patient care.
• Microscopic work requires intense concentration and confinement for long periods of time over which accuracy and productivity must be maintained.
• Must maintain a consistent high level of quality specimen processing skill, technical excellence, and expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

$35.20-$58.07

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Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

M-F, 8 AM - 12 PM

Day

4 hours

Yes

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care