Cytology Technologist  

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

Cytology Technologists initially evaluate and record interpretation of non-gynecologic slides prior to the pathologists’ final diagnosis. It’s vital that caregivers in this role perform all quality control as required by federal regulations and oversee quality improvement functions in the laboratory.  

A caregiver in this position works 8:30am – 5:00pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform general lab functions, technologist's activities and quality assurance.  

• Understand the cytologic manifestations of disease and be familiar with anatomy, histology, microbiology, and genetics associated with these as applicable. 

• Convey to the pathologist pertinent clinical information necessary to render an informed diagnosis. 

• Prepare cytology specimens obtained by special procedures. 

• Prepare cytologic specimens for microscopic evaluation.  

• Give instructions in cytopreparation and when necessary to other caregivers. 

• Communicate effectively regarding a broad range of laboratory information, including specimen collection, procedures, cytologic diagnosis and cytopathologic reporting. 

• Perform quality control as required by current regulations and oversee quality improvement functions in the laboratory as needed.  

• Document and monitor quality control functions in the lab. 

• Monitor and analyze collected data required to comply with federal regulations to detect any trends and/or outliers.  

• Identify issues and determine constructive changes to correct and improve lab operation when necessary. 

• Keep accurate records that reflect all quality control and quality improvement activities. 

• Perform tests, enter diagnostic results, collect statistics or review patient information. 

• Remain up to date in the field by reviewing scientific literature, attending professional society meetings and participating in other continuing education activities. 

• Accession, perform data entry of patient and specimen information, and prepare and process specimens as necessary. 

• Troubleshoot equipment that has failed and report the need for service to the supervisor. 

• Assist with scheduling, ordering, test costing, evaluating computer procedures and processes, writing procedures and manual maintenance. 

• Microscopically evaluate, interpret and render a final diagnosis on gynecologic slides, for which no pathologist review is required. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Successful completion of a nationally accredited School of Cytotechnology program and be certification eligible or meet the high complexity testing qualifications for a Cytotechnologist as outlined in the Federal Register, April 1995 (sections 493.1481, 493.1483, and 493.1485). 

• Current license in the State of Florida at the cytology technologist level.  

• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification.  

• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology to be able to initially evaluate non-gynecologic slides prior to pathologist final diagnosis. 

• Ability to accurately judge the need for consultation during slide evaluation and interpretation. 

• Working knowledge of state requirements concerning chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogens. 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• CT (ASCP).  

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