Cytology Technologist 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
8335 (SEIU LOCAL 925 – HMC Technical)
BASIC FUNCTION
Conduct clinical diagnostic procedures and/or research activities in a clinical cytology laboratory.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general direction, perform complex procedures to determine appropriate processing and diagnosis of cytology samples from various body sites.
TYPICAL WORK
Sign out final negative diagnosis of gynecological slides; integrate patient information with the cellular presentation to develop preliminary diagnosis;
Microscopically evaluate slide to recognize normal cellular morphology and pathologic conditions such as inflammation, inflammatory agents, reactive changes, benign conditions, neoplastic, pre-malignant conditions, and malignant tumors; highlight any abnormality;
Screen and evaluate prepared slides of cellular samplings obtained by a variety of means from a variety of body sites such as kidney, brain, eye, thyroid, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal (GI) tract and female genital tract;
Monitor and record daily workload to include the total number of slides examined and the number of hours spent examining slides;
Prepare gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens using current technologies;
Assist in collecting specimens by specialized procedures such as fine needle aspirations, core needle biopsies, and kidney brushings; prepare material for immediate preliminary evaluation;
Perform rapid on-site immediate assessment for fine needle aspirations and core needle biopsies, using telecytology when indicated;
Operate cytology instrumentation according to established protocols;
Comply with all applicable laboratory regulatory requirements;
Ensure a clean, safe work environment and identify and report safety issues as required;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor of Science Degree
AND
Graduation from an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited school of cytotechnology or other organization approved by Health and Human Services (HHS)
AND
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry (BOR) certification as a Cytotechnologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT).
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
New Class: July 1, 2016