The Cytology Technical Specialist is responsible for:

• Managing, planning, directing, and delivering discipline specific technical program/products and Resource Committee projects content to meet customers’ needs and support College objectives.  
• Serving as a resource for communication and consultation services for a broad constituency, internally and externally.  
• Conducting in-house cytology slide review:
  • screen PAP slides in preparation for Cytopathology Committee meetings
  • review of difficult cases
  • troubleshooting QC slides replacements
  • support Cytology Associates and help screen when there is a backlog
• Providing expertise in digital pathology and whole slide imaging (WSI) as applied to CAP cytology programs, including the transition from glass to digital formats where applicable.
• Assisting with planning and implementation efforts related to the CAP’s digital cytopathology initiatives, including development for potential new offerings.

Working cooperatively, using comprehensive decision-making skills and diverse procedures and policies to analyze, manage, interpret, and develop Surveys programs.

Personal:

• Good judgment
• Self-initiator
• Able to prioritize
• Excellent decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Professional:

• General understanding of business practices and management
• Familiarity with all Pap slide methods, and knowledge of non-gynecologic cytology, including diagnostic skills and knowledge of different staining techniques and cell preparations

Technical:

• Comfortable with computer systems use
• Cytotechnology skills