Cytotechnician

Department/Unit:

Cytopathology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$54,690.00 - $82,035.00

A Cytotechnician I & II receives and processes cytological specimens for testing that will aid in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or monitor the progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. The Cytotechnician I & II performs laboratory procedures and provides support for the laboratory under the direct supervision of a qualified NYSED licensed, supervisor and under the general supervision of the director. This position requires the exercise of sound judgment and responsibility in those preparatory techniques in which the individual is qualified by education, training and experience.

***POSITION REQUIRES A NYS ISSUED LICENSE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Histotechnician
• Clinical Laboratory Technician
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Cytotechnologist
• Histotechnologist​

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accomplishes a wide variety of tasks in a specified time, prioritizes and makes decisions as well as provides feedback in an effective manner.
• Uses automated equipment and instruments
• Follows standard practice to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Follows standard practice to perform routine maintenance and basic trouble shooting of equipment.
• Successfully performs all of the technical procedures in which the Cytotechnician has been trained within the Cytopathology Laboratory.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all applicable policies and procedures
• Maintains competency and assumes responsibility for continuing education relevant to responsibilities.
• Improves job performance through continuing education and productive feedback.
• Demonstrates basic keyboarding skills that are needed for a highly computerized laboratory environment.
• Utilizes computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, enter results and comments, generate billing, issue credits and generate worksheets and reports as assigned according to standard laboratory practices.
• Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility in continually meeting patient care needs, incorporating aspects of the change process into the professional role.
• Performs job duties in an honest, punctual and ethical manner.
• Responds positively to changes in scheduling in conjunction with departmental needs.
• Adapts to new standards in technology.
• Serves as a positive role model for other staff by following accepted departmental guidelines such as wearing appropriate attire and maintaining personal hygiene, limiting personal phone calls, attending departmental in-services, completing specific mandatory in-services, and following break and mealtime limits.
• Exercises good judgment by making appropriate decisions and thorough follow through.
• Accepts constructive criticism in a professional manner and carries out directives to completion.
• Contributes to the teamwork of the department by being helpful to co-workers and avoiding unnecessary conflict.
• Provides care and services appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patients served.
• Completes annual age-specific competency review as required.
• Compute dilutions and do statistical analysis, prepare graphical displays and perform calculations to prepare solutions and/or media.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an approved clinical laboratory technician program - required
• 4-6 years as a Cytotechnician - required
• Prepares Cytologic specimens for analysis that will aid in the diagnosis/monitoring of disease
• Thoroughly and accurately enters specimen information and verifies patient demographic information when ordering tests.
• Demonstrates and uses the applicable computer systems
• Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
• Performs maintenance and quality control procedures
• Clinical Laboratory Technician NYSED requirements Upon Hire - required
• Certified Histological Technician NYSED requirements Upon Hire - required

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.