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Position: PERM - Cytotechnologist - Days

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Cytotechnologist is responsible for the screening and reporting of negative gynecological cytology cases, and identifying and referring abnormal cases to the pathologist. The cytotechnologist also maintains accurate quality control and quality assurance records. They will manage all daily operations of the cytology laboratory.

Position Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of cytotechnology or certified by certification agency approved by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) required or an Associates with one year internship in an accredited school of cytotechnology. Licensure/Registered - CT (ASCP) American Society for Clinical Pathology (preferred).

Job Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology and be able to screen and render a final diagnosis for normal gynecologic slides and referring abnormal slides to pathologist for final diagnosis. At least three years of experience in a clinical lab setting (preferred).

Position Responsibilities:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Coordinates and directs all administrative and laboratory procedures within the section.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are in compliance with regulatory agencies, e.g. Joint Commission, College of American Pathologist (CAP) and CLIA.
• Reviews quality of test results and quality control procedures, making judgments concerning results and taking appropriate action to maintain accuracy.
• Responsible for the prompt, accurate, and efficient screening of gynecological specimens and reporting the diagnostic results.
• Assists in evaluating new test and operating procedures.
• Microscopically examines gynecological specimens to properly identify and classify all abnormal, precancerous, and cancerous changes.
• Identifies infectious agents including viral, fungal and other parasitic organisms.
• Identifies endocervical components when present; recognizes abnormal cell changes associated with radiation and chemotherapy changes.
• Enters results into LIS and verifies for report release.
• Participates in training and orientation of new employees, as required and assigned.
• Adheres to and participates in quality control procedures and documents accordingly; participates in proficiency testing.
• May participate in evaluating new instruments and products.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains policy and procedure manual.
• Performs related duties as required.

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