Cytotechnologist

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, prepares and stains specimens from any body site and

microscopically examines their cellular structures to detect cancer and other

abnormalities. Responsible for issuing diagnostic reports on normal (negative)

gynecological specimens. Assists clinician at the aspiration biopsy site by preparing

smears, proper collection and processing of the specimen.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. As per departmental guidelines, processes the specimens and stains the smears.

Microscopically examines prepared, stained smears to detect structural abnormalities.

Classifies smears based on cellular knowledge as normal (negative), abnormal and

diagnostic of cancer. Correlate surgical reports from HFH anatomic pathology with

cytologic findings. Total number of slides screened not to exceed the limit set by CLIA

2. Rotate on technical processing, cubicle position, and NGYN screening according to

schedule set by leader/supervisor.

1. For gynecological specimens (Pap smears), determine which cases should be further

evaluated by the cytopathologist, formulate and issue diagnostic reports on normal

(negative) cases, and perform follow-up triage on all cases routed to the pathologist

before finalization of reports.

1. Assist with instructional training of MLT, cytotechnology students, residents, fellows,

and the orientation of new staff.

1. Maintains competency in the use of information systems used for daily work.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A Bachelors degree with successful completion in CAAHEP accredited program in

cytotechnology or fulfill CLIA88 requirements for cytotechnologist as stated in Federal

Register 493.1483, if prior to 1992.

Ability to sit for long periods of time at a microscope.

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• ASCP eligibility or certification in cytotechnology.

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Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: Pathology Cytology Lab

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

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Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.