Cytotechnologist II

UNC Health Care
United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Mar 30, 2025
Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Job Summary: This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/lab-incentive-program?&bid=12881 Provides patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports. Studies cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions. Description of Job Responsibilities: Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others. Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings, or other bodily exudates, fixing and staining the slides to preserve the specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope. Examines slides under a microscope to identify abnormalities and documents interpretation results according to department protocol. Reports abnormalities to Pathologist and sends out follow-up letters to physicians of patients with high-grade Pap smears. Assists physicians in fine needle aspiration and specimen collection. Monitors screening workload statistics of each Cytotechnologist and insures laboratory compliance with CLIA slide screening workload limits, CAP PAP program, and other quality assurance and regulatory activities. Performs and monitors quality control programs, including 10% re-screening of Pap smears, high-grade look-back data collection, and other quality improvement activities. Provides guidance, writes and reviews cytology procedures, and assures technical personnel follow documented methods and procedures. Assists medical personnel and/or patients in the coordination of patient testing and/or cytology specimen handling and functions as charge person in the absence of the Technical Supervisor. Assists manager in monitoring usage of equipment, supplies, and personnel to insure maximum utilization and cost effectiveness. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree and completion of a one (1) year training program in an American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited school of Cytology. Licensure/Certification Requirements: CT(ASC) certified by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) within one year of hire date. Professional Experience Requirements: Requires three (3) years or related laboratory experience. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Surgical Pathology Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $35.52 - $51.05 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.