Cytotechnologist Resume

Cytotechnologists play an instrumental role in determining health issues in patients. Their work area generally is the laboratory where they examine samples of cells to detect presence of cancer in the patient. Their study on cells helps doctors in planning and implementing appropriate treatments in for the patients. Their finding also help in determining early causes of cancer. Jobs for cytotechnologists are available in public and private labs. However, to work as a cytotechnologist you need to hold strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of human anatomy. Further, a cytotechnologist resume also spell skills such as keen observation, tasks prioritizing, communication as well as experience of working with microscope and other lab equipment.

Cytotechnologist Resume Sample

Robin D. Coates
609 Glen Falls Road
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-103-2876
Email: robin.coates@anymail.com

Career Summary:
Highly-dedicated, organized and certified 'Cytotechnologist' with 6+ years of experience in collecting specimens, inspecting microscopic slides, and preparing accurate pathological reports identifying the diseases in patients. Adept in working with the team to examine the samples and assist in diagnosing the health issues for early treatment. Team player with good communication skills.

Summary of Skills:

Skilled in analyzing body tissues, fluids and detecting growth of cancerous cells
Strong knowledge of mathematics, cytologic procedures & technology, and scientific methods of inquiry
In-depth information about shape and function of cells, and ability to identify abnormal cell growth in patients' body
Familiar with inspecting collected specimens for malignant or non-malignant issues using appropriate instrument such as microscope, slides and advanced techniques
Capable of providing essential information to aid in early diagnosis of the disease, and assist in proper treatment of the health issues for the concerned patients
Ability to comply to standard pathological guidelines and work with the team to prepare accurate clinical reports of the patients
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Work Experience:
Certified Cytotechnologis
CellNetix, Philadelphia, PA
December 2016 - Present

Responsible for microscopically examining and diagnosing gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, pre-malignant and malignant disease processes
Maintaining specimen integrity and patient identification of all the examined samples by keeping the database updated
Collection tissue samples, conducting microscopic tests, and sending them to specialized pathologist labs as required
Documenting tissue samples collected, tested, the time taken for testing
Complying with local, CLIA, and CAP regulations to maintain safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards for the clinical tests carried out for the patients
Performing various duties such as specimen processing, data entry for maintaining accurate information for conducted sample tests
Coordinating with the team for carrying out analytical cytological evaluation and determining initial differential diagnosis by performing cellular tests using fine needle aspiration technique
Collaborating with the team for preparation of cytological specimens for microscopic evaluation using various techniques

Junior Cytotechnologist
Methodist Health System, Philadelphia, PA
March 2014 - November 2016

Examined specimens using microscopes to evaluate quality of specimen, and identified abnormalities
Performed examination of the collected specimen to detect abnormal cellular changes
Provided patient's clinical data in the microscopic findings to the pathologists to assist them in the preparation of pathology reports
Handled duties related to microscopic examination, and prepared reports of routine gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens
Performed thorough and accurate microscopic evaluation of the collected cellular samples by using recognized morphological criteria to make accurate cytological interpretations
Engaged in technical processing, preparation, staining, and cover slipping of cytological specimens as assigned
Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety

Internship:
Cytotechnologist Intern
Steward Health Care, Philadelphia, PA
August 2012 - February 2014

Performed routine and specialized testing on patients' specimens, and documented findings for ease of treatments
Carried out inspection of instruments and verified them to ensure that the equipment are in proper working order before conducting specimen tests
Coordinated with other interns to carry out specimen tests on the collected samples to examine cells from the patient's urinary tract, lymph nodes, lungs or liver to identify the level of mutation occurred
Conducted comparison of the patient's cell behavior, identified abnormalities, and prepared reports on the same
Collected and processed specimens according to the department's policies and procedures

Educational Summary:

Master's Degree in Cytotechnology
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
2012

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
2010

Reference:
On request.