Staff Position

Pathology Assistant
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
days
Sign-On Bonus

$9-100/hour
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Description

CYTOLOGIST (FT; 4x10hr Shifts) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center


The registered Cytologist examines cytology slides to appropriately mark and interpret cancer, neoplastic and benign findings for Cytopathologists. The registered cytologist confers with clinicians and provides adequacy evaluations for fine needle aspirations often simultaneously with a Cytopathologist. The other duties are extremely varied to include communicating with clinicians, preparing and triaging specimens for cytological evaluations and ancillary studies, using computer functions, participating in educational activities, performing statistical tasks and providing support for daily cytology laboratory needs. Participates in mandatory proficiency testing. Complies with CLIA mandatory workload regulations. The cytologist can independently provide negative results on gynecologic specimens when needed. CT ASCP certification required within one year from date of hire. Education Bachelors Degree (Required) Other : Successful completion of CAAHEP accredited Cytology program (Required) Experience 1 Year experience as a Cytologist (Preferred) License/Certifications CT(ASCP) - Amer Soc Clin Path-Cyto (Required) _ '244170

Pay

Average Pennsylvania Staff Position Pay

$28.90/hour

The average salary for a Pathology Assistant is 47% lower than the US average of $43.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.