Cytotechnologist

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Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager, along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group, directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. Is responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing and technical issues of the section. Responsible for working with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties , ThinPrep screening (GYN-automated assisted PAP screening, Non-GYN, stat reads and FNA), special cytological preparations and evaluates specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for both immediate and same day microscopic examination.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

CYTOLOGY PREPARATION:
Ensure that specimens and patients are properly labeled with patient and site information when received in the laboratory
Accurately accession and enter patient data and specimen type into the Laboratory computer system
Process each specimen maintaining patient identification through the preparation process
Cytology prep is performed by the Cytotechnologist, per facility as applicable
Verify the quality control (routine, histochemistry stains and/or immunohistochemistry) and patient slides are acceptable before forwarding to pathologist

PATHOLOGY COMPUTER, PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION:
Knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and how to troubleshoot
Pull request and pending logs sendouts in the Misys and CoPath computer systems
Enter sendout test charges as well as intraoperative consultation and ThinPrep Pathologist review charges
Have complete knowledge and understanding for CoPath Cytology billing, physician group codes

QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
Resolve and inform any quality control and/or quality assurance issues to supervisors of involved departments
Perform maintenance check on cytology equipment documentation required by regulatory agencies
Monitor patient reports and prepare Reference lab requisitions to be sent out for consultation; ensure HIPPA compliance
Coordinate staffing, vacation, and work duties to maintain a steady workflow

SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
Perform NON-GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently meeting 0% error threshold
Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time
Perform GYN-Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently meeting 0% error threshold per facility as applicable
Enter cytological findings in the laboratory computer system and distribute to the assigned pathologist
Continually update and follow all regulatory guidelines set by OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, etc.
Perform embedding, microtomy, special staining and IHC techniques per facility as applicable

Required for All Jobs
Perform other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Required Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Cytotechnologist - ASCP preferred

Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 4 years job-related experience required
Minimum 1 year Cytologist experience required

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