Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a cytotechnologist
• ASCP certification is preferred
• Must have a current passing grade of an annual cytotechnologist proficiency test
• Training and proficient with Hologic Thin Prep Imaging System

Procedural Responsibilities:

• Responsible for using clinical history and other patient information in arriving at the proper diagnosis for each cytologic specimen
• Examine cytology specimens for the presence of abnormal cellular changes and pathogens
• Sign out all negative gynecologic cases
• Report other cytologic findings, such as the presence of microorganisms endocervical component
• Evaluate and mark GYN (reactive and reparative, abnormal, questionable or negative)
• Submit reactive and reparative, abnormal and questionable GYN cases to a pathologist for final evaluation
• Record the results of each GYN slide read on the appropriate form/systems/etc. used in the laboratory, in a legible manner
• Submit daily workload of negative GYN cases for a minimum of 10% quality control review (including random high-risk cases) by a supervisory qualified cytotechnologist.
• Maintain appropriate records
• Maintain compliance with workload limits
• Maintain microscope in excellent working condition
• Participate in continuing education in areas relating to Cytology