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.

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