Responsible for diagnosis of the gynae and non-gynae samples by evaluating and interpreting the cells from patient samples. To assist in the supervision and maintenance of daily operations in the pathology laboratory.

Job Responsibilities

The senior cytotechnologist should work independently and/or under the guidance of the pathologist and other health care professionals

Liaise with other departments to assist and ensure the smooth workflow in the laboratory

Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with local health and safety legislation and following recommendations of bodies such as NCCLS and OSHE

Ensure department’s compliance with good laboratory practices as set out by the Laboratory Accreditation Program of the College of American Pathologists and Singapore regulatory agencies such as the Medical Audit & Accreditation Unit

Participate in the primary and secondary diagnostic screening of the gynaecological and non- gynaecological samples

Provide FNA services for the specialists’ clinics, radiology/endoscopy department and wards

Assist and/or take initiative in contributing to quality improvement in clinical service

Supervise daily distribution of workload

Participate in quality control procedures, including the external quality assurance programs and to maintain high quality standards





Assist in trouble shooting and problem solving of all quality control and operational matters

Ensure that all enquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional manner

Must be proficient in the use of LIS (EPIC), the laboratory informative system

To ascertain qualified competency by maintaining high levels of concentration required to provide good quality service

Maintain all required log books/sheets for routine QC checks in the laboratory including staining, mounting, labeling and equipment maintenance

Familiar with and responsible for regular checking and updating of the laboratory Quality Assurance and Procedure Manuals

To support and assist in the training of resident pathologist as well as to actively participate in the training program for newly recruited Cytotech's

Job Requirements

Degree in Biological/Life Sciences preferred

Possess a valid IAC (International Academy of Cytology) certificate in gynae and non-gynae Cytology or a recognized Cytology certificate from a recognized institution

5 years of work experience with a degree, or 8 years of work experience in a Cytology laboratory preferred

Able to work independently and as a team member

Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities

Possess excellent organizational and communication skills

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📌 Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (Alberta)
🏢 National University Hospital
📍 Alberta