Cytotechnologist

About the role

Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge regarding slide results in relationship to norms for neonate through the geriatric population.
• Demonstrates ability to perform cytotechnology testing on all specimens submitted for cytotechnology reading and review.
• Able to make interpretations of cytology specimens.
• Able to order supplies and equipment required for cytotechnology duties.
• Able to review test results to ensure quality control.
• Establishes a system where work being done and test results are checked by supervisory staff for accuracy and timeliness to aid the physician in providing optimal patient care.
• Remains informed on all current technologies.
• Treats any patient and/or family member (who presents as surrogate decision maker and has demonstrated right to information) with respect and dignity, should they inquire about cytology readings.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Interacts professionally with all department members, physicians, staff, the administrative team and the Pathologists.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, department managers, staff, the administrative team and the Pathologists.
• Collaborates with other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the pathology department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains current documentation standards and policies.
• Maintains workload statistics and other workload data using designated recording method.
• Instructs new employees and students in cytopreparatory techniques and diagnostic criteria.
• Evaluates, prepares, and selects reagents, supplies, and equipment; establish and maintain inventory.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment in cytopathology laboratory.
• Establishes and defines quality control procedures to determine accuracy of cytological diagnosis, quality, and appropriateness of cytopreparatory techniques.
• Maintains cytotechnologist screening workload statistics and other workload data using designated recording method.
• Assists with specimen collection and fine needle aspiration biopsies.
• Prepares written cytopathologic diagnostic reports using recognized cytopathologic / histopathologic terminology.
• Relates cytomorphologic changes to clinical data.
• Evaluates and / or determines the proper technical procedure appropriate in the preparation of specific cytology specimens.
• Conveys information to those professionals directly responsible for patient care in regard to proper collection methods, transportation of specimens, and interpretation of reports.
• Receives specimens and accompanying requisition reviewing for completeness and accuracy.
• Accession specimens, determining adequacy and quality of specimen prior to recording the data in appropriate logbook.
• Processes and prepares all specimens for cytodiagnostic procedures while controlling physical conditions and responding to time factors to insure that physiological state of the specimen is maintained.
• This includes the use of the centrifuge, liquid based techniques, smear techniques, and cell block methods.
• Utilizes appropriate fixation and staining techniques to include but not limited to anicolaou staining techniques.
• Lables slides according to professional quality control methods.
• Develops and maintains procedures for introduction into the procedure manual.
• Modifies existing procedures as they need change.
• Evaluates, prepares, and selects reagents, supplies, and equipment; establish and maintain inventory.

Requirements

• Graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Meet federal CLIA requirements for cytotechnologists.
• Have at least 3 years of full-time experience as a cytotechnologist with the preceding 10 years.
• ASCP certification of cytology - CT (ASCP), required.

Qualifications

• Education / Experience / License and Certifications:
• Have graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Meet federal CLIA requirements for cytotechnologists.
• Have at least 3 years of full-time experience as a cytotechnologist with the preceding 10 years.
• ASCP certification of cytology - CT (ASCP), required.

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Proficiency in use of cytology equipment and testing.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are provided.

Pay

$15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the employee and the hospital.