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Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Cytotechnologist functions with general direction from supervisory personnel.  The Cytotechnologist demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency in screening and interpretation of both gynecology and non-gynecology cytology specimens.  Responsibilities include writing a concise description of microscopic finding for each case that is screened based upon established specific cytomorphologic criteria using accepted terminology and giving the final microscopic diagnosis for negative gynecology specimens.  At times the Cytotechnologist performs other related duties as requested, assists in image-guided FNAs, and teaches interpretation utilizing cytologic diagnostic criteria to pathology residents.  Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served.

• Screens routine gynecologic and non-gynecologic cases accurately while meeting established productivity standards.
• Provides for the appropriate educational experience to pathology residents assigned to the division.
• Helps with image-guided FNA collections and determines adequacy in the absence of a Pathologist.
• Verifies specimen identification, labeling and associated paperwork accurately and completely; resolves discrepancies.
• Reviews new and existing policies and procedures and keeps abreast of changes. 
• Recognizes basic and complex problems in sample processing, quality control and instrument function and, with consultation from a technical resource, initiates problem-solving activities and corrective action procedures.
• Complies with documenting division-required processing/workload information in a timely manner.
• Completes CAP required documentation assignments in the allotted time and accurately.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Baccalaureate degree in biological science, preferred. 
• California Cytotechnologist license and ASCP Board of Registry certification as a Cytotechnologist.
• No experience required.