Cytotechnologists CT ASCP - Cytology

Position: Cytotechnologists CT ASCP - Cytology - FT - Day
Position Status:

Full time

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:40

Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptA Brief Overview Performs microscopic screening of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Identifies all cases with abnormal findings for pathologist review, recording all findings in the EMR to produce accurate reports. Processes both gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Works with pathologists and other members of the healthcare and laboratory team to provide high quality laboratory results while upholding the Stormont Vail Tenets of compassion, patient safety and privacy, and improving the health of our community.

Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Specializing in cytotechnology. Required

Skills and Abilities

Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
Proficient in scientific principles, procedures, and protocols. (Required proficiency)
Ability to organize work and establish priorities. (Required proficiency)
Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency)
Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications Cytotechnologist (CT) - ASCP Registry eligible also accepted (must take and pass registry within six months of hire date). Required What you will do Utilizing microscopic technique, screens glass slides according to established procedure for detecting abnormal or cancerous cells. Records findings accurately in the medical record.

Identifies and appropriately marks cellular abnormalities. Works in close collaboration with pathologists to provide accurate and timely diagnoses.

Assists with fine needle aspiration collection and evaluation.

Correlates cytologic findings with findings from subsequent biopsies.

Receives and processes gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Produces high-quality stained slides.

Maintains proficiency testing as set forth by governing bodies. Assures that workload recording is accurate and complete so that screening limits are not exceeded.

Assists in maintaining adequate supplies and equipment for the department.

Assists with teaching, training and mentoring cytotechnologist and medical lab assistant interns and trainees.

Assists department leadership in development of budget, policies, procedures, work standards, and goal-setting.

Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options Position is Not Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability On-Site;
No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine…