Lab Cytologist

Your role is important:

This is clinical and technical work, in cytology, providing laboratory services for the analysis of cellular changes that can determine the presence of specific diseases, mostly using slides under a microscope. Pre-cancerous cells, different cancers and other cellular based infections may be detected. Abnormal findings are verified by a pathologist for final diagnosis. Sample integrity is ensured by adhering to the standards, policies and procedures established.

Your main responsibilities :

• Performing accurate and timely evaluation and interpretation of conventional and liquid based specimens, both gynecological and non-gynecological.
• Participating in the Quality Control of negative PAP test read by other cytotechnologists.
• Recording in LIS the slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed.
• Recording on document PAL-CY-1130F/#, 'Cytotechnologists Work Volume and Screening Hours Form' for each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories, and the number of hours spent examining slides.
• Validate negative PAP test in the LIS.
• Assisting in the development of operating procedures (including validation);
• Validation and reporting of test results including notification when immediate attention is required;
• Performing of quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement activities;
• May be required to provide guidance, training and orientation to other cytotechnologists or MLA for Cytology procedures;
• Ensure confidentiality of patient's records;
• Participate as a team member encouraging co-operation, communication and harmonious relationships between co-workers within the section and with other sections;
• Clean and maintain instruments and equipment within the scope of knowledge;
• Participate in the effective and efficient utilisation of reagents, chemicals and instruments;
• Maintain a clean, neat, clutter-free work area;
• Report any problems with the equipment, instruments, or reagents to the section Chief Technologist or Laboratory Manager;

Important to know :

• Workplace : PathAssistant Laboratory : 500 St. George St, Moncton, NB E1C 1Y3, Canada;
• Cases paid per act: maximum 80 - 100 cases per week.

Requirements :

• Diploma from a recognized (and accredited) program for cytotechnologists;
• Member in good standing with the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NBSMLT);
• For Quebec Cytotechnologists: licensed and in good standing with the Quebec Society of Cytotechnologists;
• Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in a cytology laboratory;
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office software;
• Analytical thinking skills;
• Initiative and sound judgment;
• Knowledge of and compliance with laboratory safety principles;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to management philosophy and to organizational values.