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St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV · 5 months ago

Cytotechnologist

Huntington, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Cytotechnologist to join their Laboratory Services team. The Cytotechnologist is responsible for providing reliable and diagnostic data on body specimens through microscopic evaluation while ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Screen gynecologic and non-gynecologic smears to detect and differentiate normal and abnormal cells, assigning them to appropriate diagnostic classifications

Correlate and interpret data based on a solid understanding of physiological conditions that may affect test results

Recognize problems, identify causes, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions

Operate analytical instruments used in cytologic testing, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot basic malfunctions

Prepare and stain cytology slides for examination

Operate laboratory computer systems, including programs for reporting patient results and processing test charges

Independently classify specimens for PAP smears; refer abnormal and questionable cases to the pathologist

Participate in proficiency testing and ongoing quality control programs, including random rescreening of negative and high-risk cases

Assist with fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures and in setting quality benchmarks for new procedures

Adhere to hospital standards of conduct, safety protocols, and all applicable laws and regulations

Report safety concerns or hazardous conditions promptly and appropriately

Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating professional judgment and accountability

Qualification

CytologyMicroscopic evaluationAnalytical instruments operationLaboratory computer systemsQuality controlAttention to detailProblem-solvingIndependent work