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Cytotechnologist
PathAssistant

Permanent - part time position

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.