Cytotechnologist III

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Pathology Department Manager, performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality, utilizing efficient and safe processes. Stains, mounts, and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, hormonal abnormalities, organisms, and other pathological conditions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings, or other body fluids, including Fine Needle Aspirations.
• Prepares and stains slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope.
• Examines slide under microscope to identify abnormalities in cell structure.
• Reports Negative Pap smears evaluations as Final Diagnosis.
• Reports abnormal Pap smear results to Pathologist as preliminary finding.
• Reports preliminary findings for all Non-GYN cytology results to Pathologist.
• Coordinates activities in cytology laboratory.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.
• Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Analytical - Uses experience and education to evaluate cytologic specimens, providing accurate diagnoses and appropriate differential diagnoses. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

Grade 860