Cytotechnologist
UnitedHealth Group
- Mount Kisco, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined
- Screen and evaluate cytology slides
- Perform rapid assessments of fine needle aspirations
- Enter and/or report results into the laboratory information system as applicable
- Adhere to and document required quality control activities
- Comply with all local and federal regulations
- Participate successfully in required training and competency assessment
- Participate in a CMS approved proficiency testing program annually, as applicable
- Acquire and document required number of continuing education hours annually
- Actively supports and assists in implementation and monitoring of quality control and quality assurance policies
- Participate in and document quality control re-screening as applicable
- Maintain confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA
- Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, specimen processing and data entry
- BS degree in Biology or related science. Must complete and graduate from an accredited Cytotechnology program
- NYS Cytotechnologist License
- ASCP certification
- 4+ years of experience as a cytotechnologist
- Slide examination rate must comply with NYS Cytopathology Standard 14 and 15, which on average does not exceed 17.5 slides per hour for location-guided methods and 12.5 slides per hour for conventional methods
- Proficient using LIS
- Ability to be conscientious and thorough
- Ability to concentrate at the microscope
- Ability to work alone and handle stressful circumstances
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to work as part of a team and interact with other medical and non-medical staff professionally