Northwell Health · 2 months ago
Cytology Technologist
Lake Success, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$66/hr - $80/hr
0+ years expNorthwell Health is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services, and they are seeking a Cytology Technologist to contribute to their mission. The role involves screening pap and non-GYN tests, performing accurate evaluations, and ensuring timely results for clinicians.
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Responsibilities
Prepares non-GYN and GYN specimens for evaluation by following established protocols; ensures specimen integrity throughout the process; attends fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures when necessary
Utilizing a microscope, screens slides manually and by using automated instrumentation, which requires fine motor coordination and manual dexterity; identifies cellular changes caused by the disease process; provides diagnosis and triages slides for further review as necessary
Screens non-GYN slides to provide a primary diagnosis and triage slides and findings to pathologist for final diagnosis and sign out
Troubleshoots test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests
Performs quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards
Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life; reviews supplies inventory, communicates supply needs and rotates supplies when new stocking is received
Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety
Reviews and sign-outs quality control and patient results into the electronic medical records system in a timely manner so clinicians and patients get their results as quickly as possible; expedites results to pathologists for stat and rush cases
Takes status and result requests and other questions from patients and clinicians in a timely and professional manner
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Current License to practice as a Cytotechnologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed
0-1 years of technical experience, required
Company
Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$58.3MKey Investors
National Institute of Mental HealthNational Human Genome Research InstituteBreakthrough Discoveries
2025-12-02Grant· $4M
2025-10-23Grant· $3.2M
2025-06-16Grant· $2.3M
Leadership Team
Michael Dowling
President and CEO
Nick Stefanizzi
Chief Executive Officer at Northwell Direct
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