Cytologist (Levels 1-3)

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**Cytologist Positions are available at levels 1-3 depending on experience and education.**

General Description: Under immediate supervision, performs routine microscopic screening of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimen. Accurately results and electronically signs out Cytology reports. Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspirations 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.

• Upon completion of initial competency, 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.

• 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.

• Results and electronically co-signs out appropriate Cytology reports.

• 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: 0-3 years of experience required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Eligible for registration as a Cytologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).Certification and/or Registration must be obtained within 9 months after employment required. Must have BLS (AHA Basic Life Support) Certification upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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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