Sr. Cytotechnologist

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Senior Cytotechnologist, Pathology
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus $10,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.*

*Current MGB employees or former employees (separated from the MGB organization for less than 1 year) are not eligible for the sign on bonus

 

Job Summary

The Cytology Technologist is an experienced professional responsible for complex light microscopic analyses, cytodiagnostic interpretations, and quality control activities. Primary tasks include releasing final interpretations for Pap tests negative for intraepithelial lesions or malignancies and performing on-site sample preparation and rapid adequacy assessments at image-guided procedures.

 

Qualifications

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
• Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
• Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
• Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or other method.
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
• Participates in intradepartmental rotations including, gyn and non/gyn screening, rapid interpretations and special stains, may include molecular testing, specimen preparation, FNA clinic and clerical assignments.
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
• Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
• Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
• Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or other method.
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
• Participates in intradepartmental rotations including, gyn and non/gyn screening, rapid interpretations and special stains, may include molecular testing, specimen preparation, FNA clinic and clerical assignments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to train others, initiate new procedures, train and evaluate others.
• Must be dependable and flexible and exhibit drive and integrity.
• Must respond well to pressure and feedback.
• Extreme alertness, precision and caution must be displayed.
• Must be able to use facts, experience and judgment in assessing cytologic samples.

Qualifications:

• Education: Baccalaureate degree and certificate from an accredited school of cytotechnology.
• Certification: Must pass or be eligible for the ASCP Board of Registry examination.
• Experience: At least 3 years of full-time field experience.

Join our team to leverage your cytology expertise and contribute to high-quality patient care in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

45 Francis Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital,