Cytotechnologist

Process and screen cytological specimens from various body sites. Work in close relationship with Pathologists in review and interpretation of the specimens. Recognize abnormal and normal cells and classify findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

S:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSUR

E:1. Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited cytotechnologist progr

am2. Licensed by the state of West Virginia as a cytotechnologist within 6 months of employmen

t.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIO

NS:EXPERIEN

CE:1. Previous laboratory experie

nceEDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSU

RE:1. Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Cytotechnologi

st.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assig

ned.
1. Perform and analyze according to SOP, basic and complex diagnostic procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physi

cian.2. Assist Physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination during patient proced

ures.3. Prepare, reagent, and solution correctly and accurately to complete necessary testing/requests according to the

SOP.4. Restock the work area and FNA carts of needed supplies to assist co-workers in the performance of their du

ties.5. Prepare and accession patient specimens, accepting only patient specimens for testing that are properly collected and labeled. Evaluate sufficiency of patient information given with specimens and resolve issues with specimen collection and specimen orders in accordance with established laboratory pol

icies6. Perform required quality assurance and control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation resulting in timely accurate reproducible test results to ensure qu

ality7. Perform required troubleshooting and subsequent appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner (e.g., review of the QC reco

rds).8. Participate, as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established procedures and resulting in a satisfactory re

port.9 Promptly verify, abnormal/panic results and notifies, as required per SOP, patient care unit and/or physician with full documentation of steps t

aken.10 Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hosp

ital.11. Participate, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checkl

ist).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential func

t

ions. 1. Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of

time.2. Visual acuity must not be impaired. Color differentiation is req

uired.3. Manual dexterity for instrument operation including micro

scope.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential fun

c

tions. 1. Noisy envir

onment.2. Foul or unpleasant

odors.3. Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective a

pparel.4. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and spe

c

imens. SKILLS AND ABIL

ITIES:
1. Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor a

nd mouse2. Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and p

atients.3. Able to use numerous types of laboratory eq