About this opportunity
The University of Texas Medical Branch lists this Cytotechnologist - Rotating Campuses opportunity in league city, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
No experience required.
Required
Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.
Preferred
Must hold a U.S.-based ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) certification; international ASCP certification does not meet this requirement.
Essential Job Functions
Fixes, stains, and prepares microscopic slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility.
Evaluates cell color, shape, and size to determine abnormalities.
Examines human cell samples to determine the presence of precancerous changes, cancer, or infections.
Performs a variety of laboratory procedures.
Assists clinicians within the hospital for the procurement of material from fine needle aspirations.
Assures specimen labeling requirements are met and all necessary clinical information is available.
Responds to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors that can influence test results.
Assists with or performs accessioning, processing, and staining of specimens in accordance with the cytology processing manual.
Records classification and presents unusual characteristics to the pathologist.
Maintains records of assignments performed in cytology section.
Participates in continuing education, quality control procedures and documents accordingly; participates in proficiency testing.
Maintains laboratory area and equipment and performs including proper disposal of all bio-hazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.
Maintains accurate inventory to complete work, and orders supplies as needed.
The Cytotechnologist is responsible for recording:
The slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed.
For each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories.
The number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4pm. They must be willing to rotate to GAL, LCC, CLC and ADC as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-League City
Work Locations
1210 - League City
Job
Clinical LaboratoryRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
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Worksite address
league city, TX, 77574, US
Who can apply
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