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.
