Cytotechnologist-PH Anatomical Pathology Full-time Days

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($3,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay: Based on experience, starting at: $27.83 per hour.

Description

This is a full-time day shift opening with hours 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday and includes alternating Holiday coverage.

1. Microscopic screening of ThinPrep Pap tests and non-gynecological specimens (body fluids and direct smears of FNA’s/biopsies):
   1. Determines adequacy and quality of samples submitted for evaluation
   2. Prepares report of each specimen, describing microscopic findings and conclusions in accepted terminology
      1. Responsible for marking all representative material of diagnosis on slides for pathologist review
   3. Responsible for rendering final reports of negative gynecologic specimens
   4. Rescreens designated quality control and high-risk pap tests in accordance with regulatory requirements and established laboratory procedure
   5. Accurately records workload information for quality assurance management
2. On-site adequacy service (FNA’s, EUS FNA’s, EBUS FNA’s, Biopsy Touch Preps):
   1. Routinely stocks supply in all FNA service areas, including FNA carts and totes
   2. Assists at FNA/biopsy procedures by reviewing patient clinical history, completing patient history form, preparing and staining slides
   3. Assists pathologists with the assessment of adequacy and determination of preliminary diagnosis
   4. Provides staff with appropriate specimen triage and collection information, as needed
3. Cytology specimen preparation:
   1. Receives and accessions cytology specimens, verifying orders and patient information
   2. Processes gynecological specimens according to established protocols
   3. Processes non-gynecological specimens, selecting appropriate preparation techniques
   4. Stains and prepares slides for microscopic evaluation
   5. Troubleshoots specimen problems appropriately and in a time-efficient manner
   6. Prepares and performs rapid evaluation of Toluidine Blue slides on body fluids
   7. Prepares cell blocks from non-gynecological specimens
   8. Maintains/troubleshoots instruments and performs quality control procedures
   9. Regularly stocks cytology prep area, ordering appropriate supplies when necessary
   10. Files all cytology slides per established procedure
4. Participates in quality control practices and continuing education requirements:
   1. Participates in mandatory safety activities
   2. Utilizes safe practices per established laboratory procedures
   3. Participates in the cytotechnologist competency assessment plan, CAP continuing education survey program, and CLIA-mandated annual proficiency testing
   4. Participates in educational seminars and programs to maintain and advance technical knowledge
   5. Assists in the preparation of technical policies and quality control data reports
   6. Assists in cytology inspections based upon guidelines set forth by CAP, JCAHO, and other laboratory/accrediting agencies
   7. Participates in the orientation of fellow employees and students
5. Builds and develops respectful relationships with department customers as demonstrated by:
   1. Immediately acknowledges and greets customers
   2. Creates a positive first impression
   3. Seeks to understand customer's needs from the customer's point of view
   4. Responds to customer needs in a timely fashion
   5. Provides customers with information from start to finish
   6. Takes action to let customers know they are our top priority
   7. Demonstrates respect for different cultures, rituals and beliefs
   8. Respects confidentiality.
6. Builds and develops respectful relationships with co-workers and other departments as demonstrated by:
   1. Voluntarily pitches in and helps out others.
   2. Demonstrates appreciation of other's contributions
   3. Shares knowledge with others
   4. Welcomes new staff and helps them become part of the team
   5. Shares non-judgmental specific observations
   6. Ensures everyone involved has the appropriate information to best meet the customer's needs
   7. Demonstrates respect for different cultures, rituals and beliefs
   8. Respects confidentiality
7. Uses all available resources to resolve and prevent problems as demonstrated by:
   1. Follows through and follows up on problem resolution
   2. Involves all necessary parties in defining and solving problems
   3. Seeks the necessary resources when problems are outside realm of control
   4. Listens fully, then verbalizes an understanding of issues and problems from other's point of view.
   5. Manages personal emotional response to maintain professional demeanor and integrity.

Performs other duties related, but not limited, to the above

AA/EOE

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in either Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Biology. Must be certified as a Cytotechnologist by American Society of Clinical Pathologists standards.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in a Cytology Pathology department.

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Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.