Cytotechnologist | Cytology Lab | Variable | PRN

Job description

Overview
An Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System!
• As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training
• It provides extensive specialized services, cardiovascular services, and emergency care
• Excellent opportunity for growth

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Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Pathologist, in this role the Cytotechnologist will perform the following job duties:
• Responsible for the fixation, preparation and quantitative and qualitative analysis of human cell samples.
• Record keeping and documentation of daily work, diagnostic results and quality control.
• Perform specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions. These samples include GYN, Non-GYN and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens collected from all anatomic sites.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Schedule
FTE: .10
Shift Hours: Variable
Days of Week: Variable
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree
Preferred: Completion of formal training at an accredited school of cytotechnology or college degree in related area.
Necessary Skills:
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow
• Requires excellent decision making skills
• Must be detailed oriented
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Knowledge of disease process represented in cells

Licensure/Certification
Required: Florida Cytotechnologist License
Preferred: Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License in Cytology
Experience
Required: Less than one year
Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in cytotechnology