PRN Cytotechnologist (JR23-16668)

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Process and screen cytological specimens from various body sites. Work in close relationship with Pathologists in review and interpretation of the specimens. Recognize abnormal and normal cells and classify findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Cytotechnologist.
2. Licensed by the state of West Virginia within 6 months of employment.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Previous laboratory experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform and analyze according to SOP, basic and complex diagnostic procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physician.
2. Assist Physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination during patient procedures.
3. Prepare, reagent, and solution correctly and accurately to complete necessary testing/requests according to the SOP.
4. Restock the work area and FNA carts of needed supplies to assist co-workers in the performance of their duties.
5. Prepare and accession patient specimens, accepting only patient specimens for testing that are properly collected and labeled. Evaluate sufficiency of patient information given with specimens and resolve issues with specimen collection and specimen orders in accordance with established laboratory policies
6. Perform required quality assurance and control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation resulting in timely accurate reproducible test results to ensure quality
7. Perform required troubleshooting and subsequent appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner (e.g., review of the QC records).
8. Participate, as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established procedures and resulting in a satisfactory report.
9 Promptly verify, abnormal/panic results and notifies, as required per SOP, patient care unit and/or physician with full documentation of steps taken.
10 Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hospital.
11. Participate, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section… For full info follow application link.

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