What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytotechnologist II - Coordinator (Full-Time) position at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital?
Position Summary:
Come work in a healthy team-oriented department in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. The cytotechnologist coordinator will screen gyn and non-gyn specimens, as well as fulfill administrative duties, all while working closely with our team of pathologists to offer excellent care and timely results to our patients. Join a pathology team where you can make a difference by contributing to the health of our community and work in a fun-loving environment! Bozeman offers an outdoor activity paradise year-round and working at Bozeman Health only adds to your quality of life.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of a School of Cytotechnology accredited program by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
- Montana Licensure (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
- Cytotechnologist (ASCP) Certification
- Minimum of 2 years’ of Cytotechnology experience
Essential Job Functions:
- Examines cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns. Submits slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination. Documents specimens by verifying patients and specimens information.
- Prepares and analyzes samples such as papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs) to detect abnormal conditions.
- Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety. Adjusts, maintains, or repairs laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Performs karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.
- Assigns tasks or coordinates task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
- Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
- Ability to work varied shifts.
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
- Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
