CYTOTECH

CYTOTECH (Job ID: 9737)

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Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community.  Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Location: Hospital-Main Campus

Shift : Monday - Friday 8 hour Day Shift

Work Status: Full Time

Summary:
Prepares, evaluates, and reports routine gynecological and non-gynecological cytological material. Assists in teaching and may help to evaluate new specimen processing procedures.

Responsibilities:
Informs team manager of unusual problems, questions or complaints. Recognizes basic malfunctions in instruments and/or test procedures. Follows general guidelines to recheck results or correct basic malfunctions. Receives, prepares, stains gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Prepares reagents, stains and solutions. Screens and evaluates gynecologic specimens. Refers cases appropriately. Performs acceptably on proficiency surveys, proficiency tests and MD review of slides. Screens and evaluates non-gynecologic specimens. Performs acceptably on proficiency surveys and MD review of slides. Correlates patient clinical data with cytological diagnosis. Maintains quality control and patient follow-up programs. Assists in fine needle aspiration collection and evaluates the adequacy of the specimen, if needed. Assists in the maintenance of FNA supplies and cleanliness of FNA working areas. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Participates in the CAP accreditation process. Accurately enters all required information in the computer system (I.e. logs, diagnoses, patient histories, billing, etc.). Diligently checks for errors in other people's data entry. Carefully checks patient identifiers.

Credentials:
Nonessential:
* ASCP-MEDTECH-MLT, MLS, HT, or CT

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Other information:

Minimum of a 2 year degree in a related field and completion of an AMA approved School of Cytotechnology

ASCP-Cyto eligible - must obtain within 12 months

Education:
Essential:
* Associates Degree in related field
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Cytology

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