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Cytotechnologist
Join the Cytopathology team at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where your expertise directly supports our mission to eliminate cancer through exceptional patient care, research, and education. As a Cytotechnologist, you’ll play a key role in providing accurate, timely diagnoses that guide life-saving treatment decisions. You’ll collaborate with leading pathologists and scientists, perform advanced cytology procedures, and contribute to process improvements that shape the future of cancer diagnostics.
Beyond the meaningful work you’ll do each day, MD Anderson offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth—including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and more. Here, you’ll find the resources, support, and professional community to continue advancing your skills while making a lasting difference for patients and their families.
**The ideal candidate will be CT ASCP certified or have completed a Cytotechnology program**
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory testing specific to assigned area
- Accessions and processes all Cytology specimens according to established procedures, assuring proper identification of specimens at all times; assists in procurement and triage of FNA samples as well as provides on call coverage for after-hour STAT specimens and procedures with immediate assessment
- Performs advanced technical procedures such as cell block preparations, cell transfer and density gradient preparations for lymphoma marker studies, as well as GMS and Iron staining used for identification of cellular tissues and pathogens
- Prepares reagents following precise instructions, sets up the stain hood daily, and assists with equipment maintenance
Provides accurate assessment of Cytology specimens in a timely manner
- Evaluates gyn, non-gyn and FNA preparations microscopically and renders accurate diagnoses; also, successfully completes annual proficiency testing for Gyn screening - Accurately documents diagnosis in Pathology database system per established guidelines - Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting and problem solving
Generates appropriate QC data per guidelines
- Participates in interlaboratory slide review of non-gynecologic cytopathology slides as well as process improvement efforts
- Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in accordance with departmental procedures
- Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance measures, maintaining neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures; assists in maintaining records for pre-analytical and post-analytical indicators
Development
- Assists in teaching cytology students in group microscopy seminars or presentations
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Related science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology) or graduation from a school of Exfoliative Cytology approved by the CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation).
- : NOTE: Cytotechnologists registered before August 1988 did not need a Bachelor's degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: CT - Cytotechnologist American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) Board of Certification. Upon Hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
