Cytotechnologist jobs in Washington, DC

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
• We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

The Cytotechnologist will microscopically examine preparations for cytologic evaluation, correlating clinical information with morphologic findings on cytologic slides, and render a microscopic assessment on non-gynecologic specimens pending final diagnosis by a pathologist.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Screens and interprets cytologic specimens for benign and neoplastic processes under the supervision of pathologists.
• Prepares and processes Cytology specimens.
• Convey reports to clinicians and maintain department documentation.
• Conduct a QA correlation review.
• Assists supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CLIA, etc.)
• Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation.
• Document all diagnoses in Vital Axis.
• Perform UroVysion FISH tests.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Biological Science or related degree.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a Cytology position.
• ASCP certification in cytotechnology is required and will be verified prior to employment.
• UroVysion FISH test experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, reliable, and accountable in meeting timelines.
• Excellent computer software and data analysis skills.
• Well-versed in writing SOPs and Quality Control documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service/relations skills.

Direct Reports:

• N/A.

Travel:

• This position does not require travel.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Sharp focus to adjust vision when doing close work that changes in distance from eyes.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.