Lead Cytotechnologist (Full-time, Days)

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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Hours: 7 am-3:30 pm Mon -Fri, On-call every 10th week (schedule may change)

Summary:

Responsible for providing operational and technical support to the Laboratory Management Team and staff in the Cytology department of Lancaster General.

Responsibilities:

Functions as a Cytotechnologist, as required.
Maintains expertise within specialty and shares this knowledge with team members. Maintains sufficient knowledge of primary lab services and related industry developments as applicable.
Facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of surveillance of all quality control systems, instrument maintenance and function verification within a team setting in areas of the laboratory where required.
Develops and maintains procedure manuals and ensures compliance with licensure, accreditation and safety standards for the area of responsibility. Maintains quality assurance program for specialty area.
Recognizes and solves problems by identifying the cause and implementing a solution either individually, with a team, or with Laboratory Management
Serves as a laboratory representative to internal and external customers in the area of specialization. Maintains good communication with laboratory, management and other hospital areas as needed.
Provides orientation and training in the area of specialty.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
Assists Manager/Supervisor with laboratory budget.
Facilitates and/or assists in developing a working schedule and job assignments as needed.
Facilitates the maintenance of inventory of supplies and/or reagents as needed.
Assists in LIS functions, troubleshooting, and database as needed.
Assists the Manager/Supervisor in monitoring employee performance, and competence and professional development.

Credentials:

Cytotechnologist (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
5+ years Cytology Experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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