Cytology, Senior Bench Technologist, Day Shift at Healthcare Connections, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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Client Overview:

If you would like to reside in the beautiful northeastern portion of the United States, and be part of the lab team for a prestigious, world renowned, state of the art teaching hospital in Boston, please look at this opportunity for your future! The facility is currently looking for Senior Cytotechnologist to work in their Cytology Department on the day shift.


Job Summary:

Analyze fluid and tissue specimens for microscopic cellular abnormalities. Work closely with pathologists and independently.


Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
• Handle pressure responsibility, often performing highly detailed microscopic work for long periods of time

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports
• Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies
• Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology
• CT(ASCP) certification
• Two (2) years of experience

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. Apply Now