Job Title: Cytotechnologist
Posted: 12-Jul-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 785624000
This is an OPEN AND CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until September 30, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.
Responsibilities:
- Perform highly complex laboratory diagnostic testing for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in the laboratory specialty of cytopathology.
- Provide cytology support to Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy, and Histopathology.
- Independently determine specimen adequacy using complex specialized testing methods or techniques.
- Monitor the overall laboratory quality management and quality control program.
- Collect, compile, and analyze data for quality assurance, statistics, trends, and reports.
- Research, test, validate, and implement new procedures and equipment.
- Participate in the fine needle aspiration biopsy service, including rapid on-site assessments.
- Develop and implement the use of protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university and completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited cytotechnology program.
- Certification: Cytotechnologist (CT) (ASCP) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT) (ASCP) certification.
- Experience: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the journey level (GS-9) directly related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to perform ultrathin microtomy and operate an electron microscope.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and guidelines such as CAP, JC, and OSHA.
- Skill to maintain and troubleshoot computers and laboratory system instrumentation.
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
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