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Cytologist PRN

OU Health
401(k)
United States, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
700 Northeast 13th Street (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2024
Position Title:Cytologist PRN Department:Anatomic Pathology Lab Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs routine microscopic screening of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens. Accurately results and electronically signs out Cytology reports. Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspiration specimens.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • Performs GYN, FNA and NON-GYN Cytologic patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies including appropriate turnaround times.
  • Provides Pathologist with preliminary impression as appropriate.
  • Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
  • Assists Pathologists and Providers at Fine Needle Aspiration Procedures.
  • Maintains legible and organized records including daily workload records as required by CLIA and CAP.
  • Performs yearly proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in inventory management.
  • Completes annual competency assessment.
  • Processes GYN and NON-GYN specimens for microscopic review.
  • Results and electronically signs out appropriate Cytology reports.
  • Assists Senior Cytology Tech in the review of regulatory data and documents, preparation of routine reports.
  • Acts as writer and reviewer for Cytology policy and procedures along with Supervisor and Senior Cytology Tech.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): CT (ASCP) and current BLS from AHA required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

  • Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
  • Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
  • Must be able to lead a team to complete a goal.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
  • Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
  • Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments efficiently.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of current laboratory practices, techniques and terminology.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to organize and evaluate work requirement to meet deadline.
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