CYTOTECHNOLOGIST

Posting Details

Part Time Day Shift

Description

Performs a full range of procedures relating to recording, preparation, microscopic examination and diagnosis of benign conditions and abnormalities in cell samples from various body sites. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.

Principle Accountabilities: % Of Time Spent

1. Safety/Risk Management: Maintains an environment for employees, patients, medical staff, and visitors that promote safety consciousness in order to achieve a safe physical environment. Complies with Infection Control guidelines. Adheres to chemical hygiene policies. Follows confidentiality policy/procedure. Adheres to hospital wide and department specific safety regulations. Writes QI reports as necessary. Creates a safe and clean work environment. (10%)

2. Coordination of Services: coordinates activities, which allow quality work within a timely manner. Receives, logs and prepares specimens. Coordinates services and resources with laboratory and non-laboratory personnel (i.e. surgery, mislabeled/unlabeled specimens, supplies). Monitors and orders reagents, supplies and consumables in a timely manner to insure continuous service. Stocks area and alerts appropriate personnel when reagents or supplies are low. Receives, labels and stores supplies accurately and in a timely manner. (10%)

3. Primary Aspects of the Job: exhibits organizational skills and a conscientiousness which allows for precise and accurate results in a timely manner. Demonstrates proper technical skills/expertise. Participate in continuing education activities (10 hours annually). Update technical knowledge through literature. Demonstrates proper time management skills and priority setting. Accessions cases into LIS or appropriate logs. Recognizes problems and solves them. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance. Evaluates accuracy of results and proper functioning of instruments and reagents through the use of established quality control program. Maintains proper quality control records. Documents corrective action for quality control program. Maintains instruments by use of preventive maintenance procedures. Performs troubleshooting on equipment and supplies. (45%)

4. Communication Management: maintains good quality relations between staff, patients, physicians and other departments to promote a good working environment. Uses appropriate interpersonal and customer service skills when dealing with peers, pathologists, physicians and management. Trains co-workers and non-laboratory personnel. Educates students. Remains current with meeting minutes. Reviews and revises technical and/or operational procedures annually. (25%)

5. Technology: Maintains equipment in order to provide a continuous level of quality in test results. Reports instrument malfunctions and performs minor repairs. Calls service representative or technical hot line as necessary. Maintains a working knowledge of laboratory computer functions to insure accurate data management. Maintains a working knowledge of the hospital computer functions to include charges and credits, if applicable. Maintains a working knowledge of personal computer, if applicable. Attends in-service training on new equipment and procedures (i.e., WinNet). Performs other work duties as assigned. (10%)

Total 100%

Education

Bachelor's degree plus specialized training or internship required

License - Certification - Registration (Text Only)

Certification as CT (ASCP) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (ASCP) required.

Experience

Three months or more experience required.

Must meet all applicable required state and federal standards to perform assigned testing.  The assessment, care and treatment provided by the Laboratory will be consistent with the specific age related needs of the patient. The Laboratory divisions are competent to provide patient care to neonates/infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Reporting Relationships (Text Only)

Job Relationships: Member of a comprehensive healthcare team including other healthcare providers, the patient, the patient's family and significant others. Takes direction from: Supervisor, Manager, Director, Medical Director, Pathologist Provides direction to: Technical Assistant Supervised by: Supervisor, Manager, Pathologist

Working Conditions

Employee is required to sit continuously; stand and walk occasionally. Employee must lift/carry light (20# max) occasionally. Employee is required to bend, squat, reach forward, reach overhead and lift floor to waist occasionally. For repetitive action, employee is required to perform simple grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation. Employee is exposed to fumes and CRT terminal work occasionally. Position requires nearly constant visual demands including visual acuity, color vision and form perception to perceive minute details of cellular structures of varying size, symmetry and color. Such prolonged usage of the microscope may cause eyestrain, fatigue, headache, blurred vision, etc. Position demands ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time. The major physiological problem with microscopic work is that is requires almost no movement. Sitting still for long periods of time can be a strain on the neck and back generally reduces muscle tone and can slow leg circulation. Employee is frequently exposed to blood borne pathogens. (Occasionally: 1-33%, Frequently: 34-66%, Continuously: 67-100%) The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties. 

Mission/Values

Mission

Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke's is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence and respect for each other and those we serve.

Vision

As an independent healthcare network, we create healthy communities in the region through our commitment to high quality, safe and personalized services.

Core Values

Human Dignity

We accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.

Compassion

We respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.

Justice

We honor each person's rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.

Excellence

We set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.

Stewardship

We use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.