Travel Cytotech / Cytogenetics in Marietta, GA

Job Title: Cyto Tech Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Marietta, GA (onsite) Contract Duration: 13 weeks Work Hours: Days 3x12 Total Weekly Hours: 36 Description Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Other-Preferred Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager, along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group, directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. Is responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing and technical issues of the section. Responsible for working with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties , ThinPrep screening (GYN-automated assisted PAP screening, Non-GYN, stat reads and FNA), special cytological preparations and evaluates specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for both immediate and same day microscopic examination. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: SPECIAL PROCEDURES: * Perform NON-GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold. * Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time. * Perform GYN-Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold per facility as applicable. * Enter cytological findings in the laboratory computer system and distribute to the assigned pathologist. * Continually update and follow all regulatory guidelines set by OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, etc. * Perform embedding, microtomy, special staining and IHC techniques per facility as applicable. CYTOLOGY PREPARATION: * Ensure that specimens and patients are properly labeled with patient and site information when received in the laboratory. * Accurately accession and enter patient data and specimen type into the Laboratory computer system. * Process each specimen maintaining patient identification through the preparation process. * Cytology prep is performed by the Cytotechnologist, per facility as applicable. * Verify the quality control (routine, histochemistry stains and/or immunohistochemistry) and patient slides are acceptable before forwarding to pathologist. PATHOLOGY COMPUTER, PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION: * Knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and how to troubleshoot. * Pull request and pending logs sendouts in the Misys and CoPath computer systems. * Enter sendout test charges as well as intraoperative consultation and ThinPrep Pathologist review charges. * Have complete knowledge and understanding for CoPath Cytology billing, physician group codes. QUALITY MANAGEMENT: * Resolve and inform any quality control and/or quality assurance issues to supervisors of involved departments. * Perform maintenance check on cytology equipment documentation required by regulatory agencies. * Monitor patient reports and prepare Reference lab requisitions to be sent out for consultation; ensure HIPPA compliance. * Coordinate staffing, vacation, and work duties to maintain a steady workflow. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associates General or Bachelors General-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Cytotechnologist - ASCP Upon Hire Preferred and Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 4 years job-related experience Required and Minimum 1 year Cytologist experience Required All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. CRCST - Cert Reg Central Service Tech or CRCST-P - Certified Central Service Tech Provisional (1 year) within 1 Year or CSPDT - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech or CSPDT-P - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech - Provisional (1 Year) within 1 Year Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year Sterile processing experience in a hospital and/or outpatient setting Required Required Minimum Skills: Must be able to retain knowledge of identification and necessary handling requirements of surgical instruments, medical supplies and equipment. Must be able to understand, speak, and write English fluently to communicate with the nursing, technical and medical staff. Basic computer skills are required.

Location: Marietta, Georgia, US

Posted Date: 11/9/2025