Responsible for the preanalytic processing of gynecological and non-gynecological cytology specimens, including accessioning and grossing. Operates specialized processors and performs staining and coverslipping to prepare slides for diagnostic evaluation.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, with a Bachelor's degree and three years of laboratory experience preferred. Must be able to meet CMS requirements for high complexity testing and adhere to CAP, CLIA, and OSHA regulations.
Information: Monday–Friday day shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional flexibility, including holiday coverage, may be required. Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30
Position
Highlights: Full-Time, Monday–Friday day shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional flexibility, including holiday coverage, may be required.
Functions: Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Processes and screens cytologic specimens according to procedure and screens microscopic slides for diagnostic evaluation. Issues diagnostic reports on cytologic material. Issues final diagnostic reports on negative GYN cases and provides preliminary diagnoses on all remaining cases that are evaluated further by a Pathologist. Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance activities appropriately. Provides workload documentation. Assures quality of fine needle aspirations. Maintains identification of patient specimens while processing. Processes cytologic specimens in absence of cytoprep tech, maintaining correct and complete patient identification at all times. Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department. Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases. Uses engineering controls, work practice controls and appropriate personal protective equipment as indicated in the section task list. Assists in the training and orientation of less experienced employees, students, and others as delegated. Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education. Performs work without allowing personal situation/perspectives to compromise lab operations. Adjusts schedule to meet changes in workload or at the direction of the manager. Schedules appointments on days off when possible. Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing. Provides age appropriate FNA collection in accordance with age specific guidelines for neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age, adolescents, early adults, middle adults and/or late adults. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors as necessary to assist in performance of fine needle aspiration. Utilizes knowledge of age specific data and modifies approaches for identified patients. DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
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