Cytologist

Yosemite Pathology (YP) is a private independent pathologist owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory based in Modesto, CA. YP provides comprehensive state of the art, reliable, and accurate diagnostic services to its physicians and major area hospitals in the Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Kern, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.  

YP offers a full spectrum of tissue pathology, cytology and histology services, including examination of gynecologic specimens, body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens. We also offer an extensive array of special stains and immunohistochemistry to assist in the management of oncologic and non-oncologic diseases. The laboratory is supported by highly qualified Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Technicians and office staff who offer excellent service.

Summary/Objective: The Cytologist is expected to function independently with minimal supervision, is held accountable to maintain and promote trust, and positively interacts with physicians, patients and other employees. This person will participate in Quality Control and quality improvement activities, assists in activities for achieving accreditation and corporate compliance for Cytology, and maintains proficiency in all aspects of performance of a Cytologist – such as: primary screening of Cytology specimens, specimen preparation, preparation of Cytology reports and statistics, and maintaining records, supplies and competencies.

Essential Functions

• Examines GYN & Non GYN slides under microscope to identify abnormalities in cell structure.
• Reports negative Pap smears evaluations as final diagnosis.
• Reports abnormal Pap smear results to Pathologist as preliminary finding.
• Performs rapid adequacy assessments at the FNA clinic sites.
• Communicates professionally, courteously, effectively and accurately with internal and external staff, clients, physicians with an emphasis on SBAR system communication.
• Actively promotes positive communications that enhance teamwork.
• Processes GYN specimens, if applicable.
• Overviewing & Re-screening GYN discrepancies while suggesting approaches to management on ways to reduce errors.
• Responsible for inventory control and stocking Inventory (i.e, FNA clinic).
• Maintaining & recording laboratory equipment preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with other departments, colleagues, and clients in problem solving.
• Perform troubleshooting specimen/test order problems and notifying management if applicable.
• Participating in work-related educational seminars, surveys, in-services (CAP, ASCP; MediaLab).
• Must complete all assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ensure all work is performance properly and in a timely manner and turn-around-time goals are met.