About this role
## Position Title:
Cytologist - Day Shift
## Department:
Anatomic Pathology Lab
Job Description:
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LOCATION/SHIFT: Downtown Oklahoma City (This position is required to support remote operations at Edmond Hospital, the downtown campus and weekly FNA clinic.) Days - 0730-1600 preferrably
**These positions are available in levels 1,2,or 3 depending on experience, education, and licenses/certifications**
General Description: Under immediate supervision, performs routine microscopic screening of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimen. Accurately results and electronically signs out Cytology reports. Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspirations specimens.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Upon completion of initial competency, performs GYN, FNA and NON-GYN Cytologic patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies including appropriate turnaround times.
- Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
- Assists Pathologists and Providers at Fine Needle Aspiration Procedures.
- Maintains legible and organized records including daily workload records as required by CLIA and CAP.
- Performs yearly proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in inventory management.
- Completes annual competency assessment.
- Processes GYN and NON-GYN specimens for microscopic review.
- Results and electronically signs out appropriate Cytology reports.
- Results and electronically co-signs out appropriate Cytology reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (level 1):
Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science, and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.
Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Eligible for registration as a Cytologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP). Certification and/or Registration must be obtained within 9 months after employment required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Minimum Qualifications (level 2):
Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): CT (ASCP) and current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Minimum Qualifications (level 3):
Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.
Experience: 5 or more years of experience required.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements: CT (ASCP) and current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
- Must be able to lead a team to complete a goal.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
- Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
- Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments efficiently.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.
- Knowledge of current laboratory practices, techniques and terminology.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to organize and evaluate work requirement to meet deadline.
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