UofL Health
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
The cytotechnologist is responsible for processing, staining, and interpreting cytologic specimens, including assisting with fine needle aspiration procedures. They also perform clerical duties, monitor quality assurance, and assist in the training of students and residents.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of cytotechnology or meet specific historical proficiency and experience requirements. Certification by an approved HHS agency such as ASCP or IAC is required.
Summary: The cytotechnologist must have extensive knowledge in preparing, staining and evaluating gynecological and non-gynecological material including fine needle aspirations. Must be competent with assessing all material with a high level of accuracy. Must show good judgement with attention to details as well as respect for patient confidentiality. The cytotechnologist must work professionally and courteously with physicians, patients, guests and other employees
Performs processing, staining and coverslipping of various types of cytologic material. Assists with fine needle aspiration immediate evaluation and procurement. Performs clerical duties including entering data into computers, answering phones, and distribution of reports. Monitors quality assurance. Works with others in a professional and courteous manner. Assists with training and teaching of students, residents, and others. Completely and correctly screens and interprets cytologic specimens. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): Must fulfill one of the following requirements: 1) Must be a graduate of an accredited school of cytotechnology. 2) Prior to 9/1/1992 completed 2 years in an accredited institution and 12 months of formal cytology training from an approved school of cytotechnology 3) Prior to 9/1/1992 achieved a satisfactory grade in an HHS proficiency test for cytotechnologists. 4) Prior to 9/1/1994 have 2 years’ full time experience or equivalent within the preceding 5 years examining slides under the supervision of a physician certified in pathology. Also 6 months’ cytology training and 2 years of supervised full time experience in cytology. Graduate of accredited school of cytotechnology and bachelor’s degree preferred. Cytology certification or eligible by an approved HHS agency (ASCP or IAC). Individuals who are ASCP certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program. UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. Please login into Workday and search for Job Hub.
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