Cytotechnologist, 40hr - Days

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by screening pap and non-GYN tests as requested in physician orders. This professional position impacts patient care by performing and triaging accurate tests as prescribed by the physician in a timely manner so clinicians receive accurate result enabling them to provide the best possible care.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS Education Required:Bachelor’s degree in a science field required, or grandfathered qualificationsCompletion of a CAAHEP accredited cytotechnology program.

Grandfathered Qualifications (A or B):

A. 2-year science degree and evidence of working experience in a clinical setting prior to 1980.

B. CT Certification (HEW or military) acquired prior to 1980.

Experience Preferred: ThinPrep Pap Test training, HOLOGIC Imager training

JOB FUNCTIONS Depending on lab staffing, prepares non-GYN and GYN specimens for evaluation by following established protocols.

Ensures specimen integrity throughout the process.

Attend fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures when necessary.

Utilizing a microscope, screens ThinPrep slides manually and by using automated instrumentation, which requires fine motor coordination and manual dexterity.

Identifies cellular changes caused by the disease process.

Provide diagnosis and triages slides for further review as necessary.

Screens non-GYN slides to provide a primary diagnosis and triage slides and findings to pathologist for final diagnosis and sign out.

Troubleshoot test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests.

Performs quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards.

Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities an