Cytotechnologist

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Screens cytologic smears for malignant cells, hormone levels and microorganisms.  Performs special procedures such as cell blocks.  Assists pathologists and other medical staff members with procedures such as bronchoscopy and fine needle aspiration biopsies.  Assumes responsibility and accountability for following established policies and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department and as defined by the Mission Statement of the hospital.

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Overview of Responsibilities

1. Processes non-admit, inpatient and outpatient cytology specimens:  a. Enters non-admit patients in Lab Information System/Cortex Computersystem following documented procedures.  b. Logs in specimens received  c. Places computer label on requisitions2. Prepares GYN and NON-GYN specimens for screening:  a. Arranges PAP smears following documented procedures  b. Inspects patient slides for proper identification and condition  c. Records unacceptable specimens in Q.C. log book  d. Prepares cytospin slides following documented procedures  e. Assigns numerical identification following documented procedures3. Performs staining procedures:  a. Stains GYN and NON-GYN slides separately following documented procedures  b. Maintains the slide stainer, changes solutions as required and keeps the area clean  c. Coverslips and labels slides following documented procedures4. Screens cytology slides  a. Screens no more than 80 previously unscreened slides within six (6) hours each day   b. Documents daily work performance  c. Compares previous PAP smear reports with current ones when such information is available  d. Flags abnormal slides to be reviewed by the Pathologist  e. Signs out all negative GYN cases  f. Includes a specimen adequacy statement with each report5. Enters tests in computer system and log book:  a. Uses the documented reporting format when entering results in computer  b. Verifies results of all negative GYN cases in computer  c. Calls Critical Reports to clinician and documents call6. Assists Clinicians and Pathologists with Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy procedures:  a. Schedules FNAs and documents procedure in log book  b. Follows documented procedures in processing FNA specimens  c. Screens all slides, flags abnormal cells and refers each case to pathologist  d. Records FNA results following documented procedures7. General:  a. Performs all procedures according to procedure manuals  b. Learns new procedures as added  c. Performs procedures within stated turn around times d. Analyzes control material for each procedure and records results following documented procedures  e. Places 10% of negative cases screened on tray with requisitions to be rescreened by cytology supervisor.  f. Maintains a clean and orderly work area  g. Attends and assists during procedures in tech services, i.e. bronchoscopies as requested by clinician and procedures in radiology, i.e. breast biopsies  h. Adheres to all requirements of state and federal law  I. Is able to solve most problems and handle difficult situations with little or no supervision. Has written or oral communication skills adequate to comprehend technical material and communicate with medical professionals.  j. Interacts with and/or performs clinical laboratory examinations on patients of all ages.  k. May be required to oversee the work of nonindependent practitioners and trainees   l. Particpates in hospital and departmental quality assessment and improvement (QA & I) activities as requ

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, one of the speciality of cytology or one of the chemical or biological sciences..

CT(ASCP) eligible or equivalent

Must be certified within three years of employment

Completion of on-the-job training of laboratory and Cortex computer functions.

Successful completion of Reid Hospital orientation and competency based skills appropriate for the job.

Position assignments are made in accordance with the individual's competency.

Individual performance and competency is based upon on-going assessment of competence, proficiency testing and educational activities.

Schedule Details

Day Shift. Monday - Friday 7:45a- 4:15p Start time is flex based on scheduled procedures No major holidays, No weekends

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