Cytotechnologist

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for microscopic screening for detection of abnormal human cells and organisms, assisting with cytopreparations and Fine Needle Aspiration collections as needed, and computer result/data entry related to test orders and reporting.

About the Role

Consistently ranks as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, delivering more than 4,000 babies each year, performing more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the field of cytology.
• Microscopically evaluate and mark any abnormalities or significant findings with appropriate ink markings.
• Write diagnostic impression in appropriate form.
• Document slide statistics on appropriate form.
• Directly report all negative cases with the exception of the 10% of total negatives that are referred to the pathologist for a second review as part of quality assurance program.
• Refer all screened gynecologic cases evaluated as BCC and above to the pathologist along with the written impression.
• Refer all non-gynecological cases with or without abnormal findings to the pathologist along with the written impression.
• Retrieve clinical information and previous history reports to attach to referred cases as appropriate.
• Confer with pathologist on daily cases and provide assistance as requested.
• Place all finished paperwork and slides in appropriate place for filing.
• Perform cytopreparatory functions including specimen receipt, identification, accessioning, processing by direct smear preparation, centrifugation, cytocentrifugation, cell block preparation or thin-layer preparation.
• Stain with appropriate standard series of solutions, coverslip and label slides.
• Prepare reagent solutions as needed.
• Absorb and assist with training of new personnel ensuring high standard of performance of their duties.
• Absorb and assist with evaluation of new equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: BS Degree in Cytotechology; or a BS Degree in Life Sciences and completion of CAHEA or HHS approved Cytology program.
• Minimum Years of Experience: None
• Substitutable Education & Experience: None
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Must meet the Cytotechnologist requirements defined by DHHS in the Clinical Laboratory improvements Amendments of 1988 and any subsequent requirements; Must possess ASCP (CT) certification or be eligible to sit for the exam.
• Required Training: None

Qualifications

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of conditions appropriate to laboratory test performance, including specimen collection, transport preservation, processing, staining, screening, computer proficiency, specimen storage/disposal, and filing of slides/requisitions/QA materials.
• Develop and maintain a high standard of operation and act as a resource person for new employees.
• Report directly to the Cytology Supervisor and Pathologist in charge of the Cytology Division.

Skills

• Computer proficiency
• Excellent customer relations
• Optimistic, professional, career-oriented demeanor
• Active participation in the LMC Service Excellence Program

Benefits

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Full time, Day shift 7:00-15:30