What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cytotechnologist position at Travel Nurses, Inc.?
About the Role :
The Cytology Department Laboratory Supervisor performs specialized and technically demanding cytology examinations to determine pathological conditions. Maintains laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Shift : Days (8a - 4 : 30p)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Performs specialized and technical cytology examinations according to established procedures including accurately screening GYN and non-GYN cytology samples. May assist with fine needle aspirations.
- Under general supervision, examines microscopically and interprets gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, reactive / reparative and abnormal cells. Refers appropriate cases for hierarchical review. Processes and prepares specimens for examination, labels slides / specimens, records classifications on slides and alerts pathologists to abnormal cell structures for further examination.
- Executes a variety of laboratory tests and analyses to confirm findings.
- Accurately enters data and results within the laboratory information system. Maintains quality assurance records.
- Serves as a technical resource person and troubleshoots problems in the daily operation of equipment and specimen evaluation.
- Operates, calibrates, prepares and maintains equipment.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipates needed supplies; places and expedites orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
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