Cytotechnologist

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: The Cytotechnologist evaluates cytological samples using manual and/or automated microscopes to diagnose cell patterns on cytologic specimens including Pap smear, Non-gynecologic and FNA specimens. Essential Job Duties:

• Perform essential functions as described in QCD defining Cytotechnologist requirements for a High Complexity Lab.
• Determines specimen adequacy for all cytology and histology samples.
• Examines and evaluates cell samples for normal cell patterns, non-malignant or benign conditions that might exist such as microorganisms, therapeutic change, inflammation, repair and hyperplastic changes and makes appropriate recommendations on the report.
• Examines and evaluates cell samples for the presence of abnormal cells.
• Determines severity and cell type of the abnormality and if needed, provides criteria to identify origin. Makes appropriate recommendations for the report.
• Uses recognized terminology to document and transmit the diagnosis/findings in the laboratory information system.
• Documents daily, weekly, and monthly workloads.
• Maintains legal limits for all types of microscopic work.
• Reviews cases at the microscope and discusses diagnostic criteria with pathologists, senior cytotechnologists and other cytotechnologists as needed.
• Identifies individual screening issues observed through quality control activities.
• Completes all procedures expected in the scheduled time without loss of work quality.
• Performs and documents daily, monthly, quarterly, & annual maintenance.
• Adheres to standard operating procedures, work instructions, and policies.
• Notifies management regarding trends, changes, or problems as they occur.
• Follows HIPAA regulations.
• Follows the College of American Pathologist (CAP) requirements for performing proficiency testing and reporting results.
• Receives a passing grade on any state/national exam deemed necessary to evaluate specimens.
• Participates in laboratory quality management functions.

Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications

• ASCP registration or eligible
• Successful completion of Thin Prep & Imager Training
• Pass the national cytology proficiency exam or equivalent
• Meet qualifications as described in CLIA 88’, 42 CFR Part 493 Cytotechnologist for Cytology Laboratories Performing High Complexity Testing.

Education

• BS or BA degree
• One year in an AMA approved Cytotechnology program or a 2+1 program.

Competencies

• Possess high standards for organization and quality.
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform various laboratory tests and to communicate with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of safety requirements to provide instructions and to recognize hazardous conditions.
• Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in the laboratory field.
• Ability to read, comprehend and create instructions, correspondence, reports and memos.
• Ability to interact and communicate with a variety of people, both on a one-on-one basis and in meetings and group presentations; must be able to relate to and work with ill, emotionally upset, and sometimes-hostile people. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow direction and to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to think logically in order to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make appropriate decisions.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail systems, and web-based programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Other

• Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory & office environment.
• Strong sensory skills, such as visual acuity, good hearing, and dexterity.
• Use of hand and wrist repetitive motion to position and operate microscope
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time in static position.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, move, and/or carry up to 3 lbs.
• Good speaking and listening skills.
• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Ability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $45.00-$65.00 per hour

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.