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Posted: 12-Nov-25
Location: White Plains, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $128,349.00 - $165,009.00
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Salary Details:
Internal Number: 25707
Position Summary
Receives body material, fluids, exudate and scrapings, etc. and assists physicians with FNA procedures and collects specimens from patients. Examines and records classification of slides and presents slides with unusual cytomorphology to Pathologist for further examination. Maintains record of all work performed in Cytology section, e.g. NYS Department of Health requirements and annual statistics. Supervises Cytotechnologists, assigns workload, develops schedule, prepares and maintains departmental records. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
- Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
- Must Maintain all records as per regulatory agencies requirements-CAP and Must perform monthly and annual review of all required standards.
- Writes and revises and maintains SOP’s for policy and procedure manual
- Assists in Cytology Aspiration procedures that are scheduled from Ambulatory Surgery, Breast Imaging, Endoscopy, Off Site Radiology, and Radiology Department.
- Screens gynecological and non-gynecological cases on a daily basis and in a timely
- Sign out cases with the Pathologist on (according to schedule)
- Assists with preparation, staining and coverslipping of cytology specimens as
- Labels all Cytology stained slides, compares name, number of slides, clinical information, and gross description against the Cytology requisitions.
- Change and clean equipment and solutions in the Cytology Aspiration procedure tray, keep Cytology Aspiration procedure supplies in tray stocked as needed.
- Schedules per diem coverage and supervises
- Prepares and submits quality control/quality assurance
- Meets regularly with Laboratory Director and
- Maintains CME log for all members of
- Interviews cytology candidates for
- Maintains and writes competency reviews for
- Assists with cytotechnologists performance
- Assists with disciplinary action as needed for
- Orders supplies and maintains
- Participates in any other departmental activities as directed by the Laboratory Director or Pathology
- Performs all other related duties as
Education & Experience Requirements
- Y.S. license and prior supervisory experience required.
- Bachelor of Science with ASCP Registry and/or Certified Cytology School Degree
- 3 years minimum experience screening gynecological, non-gynecological specimens and fine needle aspirations
- Familiar with Bethesda system for Cytology
- ThinPrep Certification
Core Competencies
Flexibility Organized Adaptability Attention to Detail Stress Tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
- May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
- Must be able to move about the
- Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of
- Requires frequent use of computers and other office and laboratory
- Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of the
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.