Title: Cytotechnologist Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Pathology Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: Performs microscopic screening of gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) slide preparations, for the detection of precancerous and cancerous conditions. Provides assistance and adequacy assessment of Fine Needle Aspirate procedures. Identifies normal and abnormal cellular constituents. Evaluates specimens’ adequacy. Marks cells most representative of any pathologic process. Develops a diagnosis supported by cellular evidence in conjunction with clinical history and data. Enters diagnosis on gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Records daily workload, hours worked, and hours screened which must always be in compliance with New York State and Federal regulations and with limits set within the laboratory. Obtains and records required medical continuing education. Maintains quality control records. Maintains procedure manual. Prepares fine needle aspirations on slide as requested by clinician. Performs a fast stain on site so that the cytopathologist can determine if the specimen is adequate. Processes cytology specimens. Performs the identification and preliminary sourcing of Flourescent In situ Hybridization (FISH) slides for subsequent Pathologist review. Solves problems in staining and preparation procedure; evaluates and implements new preparation procedures. Reports relevant cytology procedure information/results in accordance with departmental reporting procedures. Maintains confidentiality of patient records. Maintains microscope and related equipment and supplies. Seeks clinical history or data not included on requisition. Teaches rotating students, residents and/or fellows. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and compliance standards. Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department; maintains, distributes, analyzes and projects information for required records, reports and statistics as directed. Attends meetings as required. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The starting hourly rate for this position is $31.99/hr with an additional geographic differential of $12.00/hr. This can include a full comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience License Requirement 1. Possession of a full license to practice as a Cytotechnologist in the State of New York; or 2. Eligibility for full licensure as a Cytotechnologist in the State of New York. Education and Experience 1. Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology; or 2. Bachelor’s degree with a one (1) year course of study at an accredited school of Cytotechnology. NOTES: 1. As a condition of continued employment, full license eligible incumbents must obtain and maintain the full Cytotechnologist licensure in the State of New York within six (6) months of their appointment to this title. 2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Our Core Values RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect. Historical Compensation Information Statement Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.

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