Cytotechnologist II - Pathology - Bayfront Health

The Cytotechnologist II examines slides microscopically to detect abnormal, atypical cells that may be present.

Microscopically examines human cellular samples in accordance with departmental procedures and policies.
• Prepares specimens for rapid on-site cytologic exam (ROSE).
• Stages resection and dissection specimens for histological assessment.
• Considers clinical history of the patient, marks pertinent findings; makes preliminary cytologic interpretation in consultation with
attending pathologist.
• Follows pathology reports and communicates with endoscopists and pathologists when there is discrepancy between onsite and
final interpretations.
• Liaison between lab and outside facilities when specimens are sent out for expert adjudication and reports back to endoscopists.
• Performs and documents all quality control and prevention maintenance procedures.
• Performs quality control checks.
• Assists in various research projects; performs other related duties including teaching of endoscopy staff and visiting trainees.
• Provides interpretation of special test results, such as assessment of mucosal biopsies on-site, that will assist with endoscopist
intra-procedure decision-making.
• Maintains research database pertaining to endoscopic specimens procured at EUS, ERCP, and documents research related data,
is preferred.
• Use telepathology for emergency consultations.
• Use digital analysis for tissue quantification and categorization for research.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing.
• Regularly reports all abnormal findings to the cytopathologist and patient caregiver as required.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: projects, teaching, tech in charge, and evaluation of new technology.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,
state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training 

• Graduate from an approved school of Cytotechnology. Bachelor’s degree in science or Cytotechnology • Current license as Cytotechnologist in the State of Florida – renewed biennial in August. Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists – renewed annually. 

• Passed research, ethics, and compliance training (CITI), is preferred.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in an academic endoscopy unit with assessment of more than 2000 EUS-FNA samples. 

• Experience with ROSE assessment of cholangioscopy-guided biopsies. 

• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis. 

• Teaching experience in processing samples and assessing for ROSE in educational lab settings using teaching models. 

• Experience with telepathology technologies. 

• Experience with use of basic science Nikon software for tissue quantification in research, is preferred.