The Role
Screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens, documents slide interpretations, processes routine and special stains, troubleshoots equipment and preparations, distributes completed materials to pathologists, and follows safety, regulatory, confidentiality, and quality procedures. The role also supports employee training, technician mentoring, cross-training, and accurate patient-material handling.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
- Accurately screen cytologic specimens including both gynecologic and non-gynecologic sources
- Documents slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed in accordance with established department reporting procedures; For each 24 hour period, documents:
- The total number of slides examined
- The number of hours spent examining slides
- Assess and troubleshoot routine and special stain preparations
- Process routine cytology slides and perform special stain techniques using both manual and automated methods
- Assist in training new employees; Provide mentoring to Cytology Preparation Technicians
- Adheres to all PBM Safety policies and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
- Handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely
- Learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices
- Ensure work area has proper coverage at all times during the work shift, ie coverage for meal and/or rest periods
- Ensure timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists
- Immediately notifies supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentation
- Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
- Cross train in other areas as assigned or requested
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree; Eligibility to obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
- Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry and 3 years of previous experience as a screening Cytotechnologist preferred
- Working knowledge of cytology slide processing
- Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and quality
- Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Demonstrated ability exercise independent judgment under minimal supervision; Ability to function as a member of a team
- Ability to comply with HIPAA regulations
- Working knowledge of computer applications
- Demonstrated customer service focused skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks in a limited time frame
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
- Eligibility to obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry certification
- Three years of previous experience as a screening Cytotechnologist
- Working knowledge of cytology slide processing
- Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and quality
- Verbal and written command of the English language
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to exercise independent judgment under minimal supervision
- Ability to function as a member of a team
- Ability to comply with HIPAA regulations
- Working knowledge of computer applications
- Customer service-focused skills
- Ability to perform multiple tasks within a limited time frame
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The Company
What We Do
PathGroup is an industry-leading provider of comprehensive anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services in the United States. It serves as the pathology provider for over 250 hospitals and thousands of physician groups and surgery centers. Physician-led and physician-centered, PathGroup is designed to work seamlessly with medical practices, providing direct consultation and high-quality laboratory testing and results.
