Cytotechnologist - 40 hrs - Days -

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, prepares and stains specimens from anybody site and microscopically examines their cellular structures to detect cancer and other abnormalities. Responsible for issuing diagnostic reports on normal (negative) gynecological specimens. Assists clinician at the aspiration biopsy site by preparing smears, proper collection and processing of the specimen.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. As per departmental guidelines, processes the specimens and stains the smears. Microscopically examines prepared, stained smears to detect structural abnormalities. Classifies smears based on cellular knowledge as normal (negative), abnormal and diagnostic of cancer. Correlate surgical reports from HFH anatomic pathology with cytologic findings. Total number of slides screened not to exceed the limit set by CLIA 88.

2. Rotate on technical processing, cubicle pos...