Cytologist PRN

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Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs routine microscopic screening of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens.  Accurately results and electronically signs out Cytology reports.  Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspiration specimens. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Performs GYN, FNA and NON-GYN Cytologic patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies including appropriate turnaround times.  
• Provides Pathologist with preliminary impression as appropriate.  
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.  
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.   
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.  
• Assists Pathologists and Providers at Fine Needle Aspiration Procedures.  
• Maintains legible and organized records including daily workload records as required by CLIA and CAP.  
• Performs yearly proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.  
• Participates in inventory management. 
• Completes annual competency assessment. 
• Processes GYN and NON-GYN specimens for microscopic review.  
• Results and electronically signs out appropriate Cytology reports.  
• Assists Senior Cytology Tech in the review of regulatory data and documents, preparation of routine reports.   
• Acts as writer and reviewer for Cytology policy and procedures along with Supervisor and Senior Cytology Tech. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): CT (ASCP) and current BLS from AHA required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: 

• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions. 
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.   
• Must be able to lead a team to complete a goal.   
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.   
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.  
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.  
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.  
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.  
• Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments efficiently.  
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.  
• Knowledge of current laboratory practices, techniques and terminology.   
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.  
• Must be able to organize and evaluate work requirement to meet deadline.   

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