Details

Client Name
White Plains Hospital - WH
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Allied
Profession
Laboratory
Specialty
Cytotech
Job ID
33124069
Job Title
Chief Technologist, Cytotechnology

Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
07/23/2025

Job Description
Shift: Mon-Fri 9A-5P

Description:

Receives body material, fluids, exudate and scrapings, etc. and assists physicians with FNA procedures and collects specimens from patients. Examines and records classification of slides and presents slides with unusual cytomorphology to Pathologist for further examination. Maintains record of all work performed in Cytology section, e.g. NYS Department of Health requirements and annual statistics. Supervises Cytotechnologists, assigns workload, develops schedule, prepares and maintains departmental records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to the facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Assists in Cytology Aspiration procedures that are scheduled from Ambulatory Surgery, Breast Imaging, Endoscopy, Off Site Radiology, and Radiology Department.
Screens gynecological and non-gynecological cases on a daily basis and in a timely manner.
Sign out cases with the Pathologist on (according to schedule)
Assists with preparation, staining and cover slipping of cytology specimens as needed.
Labels all Cytology stained slides, compares name, number of slides, clinical information, and gross description against the Cytology requisitions.
Change and clean equipment and solutions in the Cytology Aspiration procedure tray, keep Cytology Aspiration procedure supplies in tray stocked as needed.
Maintains all records as per regulatory agencies requirements.
Schedules per diem coverage and supervises same.
Writes and revises and maintains SOP's for policy and procedure manual.
Prepares and submits quality control/quality assurance reports.
Meets regularly with Laboratory Director and Administrator.
Maintains CME log for all members of section.
Interviews cytology candidates for employment.
Maintains and writes competency reviews for Cytotechnologists.
Assists with cytotechnologists performance appraisals.
Assists with disciplinary action as needed for Cytology.
Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
Participates in any other departmental activities as directed by the Laboratory Director.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

N.Y.S. license required.
Bachelor of Science with ASCP Registry and/or Certified Cytology School Degree.
3 years minimum experience screening gynecological, non-gynecological specimens and fine needle aspirations.
Familiar with Bethesda system for Cytology reporting.
Thin Prep Certification

Client Details

Address
41 E Post Rd
City
White Plains
State
NY
Zip Code
10601

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