Cytology Coordinator - PT (Mon-Wed/7a-3:30p) - North Fulton

3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc. seeks a Cytology Supervisor to oversee the Cytology Section under the Histology/Cytology Manager.

You will plan, coordinate, and staff the section, supervise cytology duties including ThinPrep screening, FNA, and related preparations, and ensure timely microscopic interpretation with pathologist group involvement. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, accuracy in data entry in Misys/CoPath, and leadership to maintain workflow.

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge: OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO compliance.
• Cytology supervision and leadership.
• Clinical cytology procedures: ThinPrep, PAP, FNA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all functions of the Cytology Section.
• Plan, coordinate, and staff the Cytology unit.
• Perform NON-GYN and GYN screening and FNA procedures.
• Enter cytology findings in LIS and communicate with pathologists.
• Maintain quality control and HIPAA compliance.

Job description

At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager, along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group, directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. Is responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing and technical issues of the section. Responsible for working with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties , ThinPrep screening (GYN-automated assisted PAP screening, Non-GYN, stat reads and FNA), special cytological preparations and evaluates specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for both immediate and same day microscopic examination.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

SPECIAL PROCEDURES:

• Perform NON-GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold.
• Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time.
• Perform GYN-Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold per facility as applicable.
• Enter cytological findings in the laboratory computer system and distribute to the assigned pathologist.
• Continually update and follow all regulatory guidelines set by OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, etc.
• Perform embedding, microtomy, special staining and IHC techniques per facility as applicable.

CYTOLOGY PREPARATION:

• Ensure that specimens and patients are properly labeled with patient and site information when received in the laboratory.
• Accurately accession and enter patient data and specimen type into the Laboratory computer system.
• Process each specimen maintaining patient identification through the preparation process.
• Cytology prep is performed by the Cytotechnologist, per facility as applicable.
• Verify the quality control (routine, histochemistry stains and/or immunohistochemistry) and patient slides are acceptable before forwarding to pathologist.

PATHOLOGY COMPUTER, PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION:

• Knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and how to troubleshoot.
• Pull request and pending logs sendouts in the Misys and CoPath computer systems.
• Enter sendout test charges as well as intraoperative consultation and ThinPrep Pathologist review charges.
• Have complete knowledge and understanding for CoPath Cytology billing, physician group codes.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT:

• Resolve and inform any quality control and/or quality assurance issues to supervisors of involved departments.
• Perform maintenance check on cytology equipment documentation required by regulatory agencies.
• Monitor patient reports and prepare Reference lab requisitions to be sent out for consultation; ensure HIPPA compliance.
• Coordinate staffing, vacation, and work duties to maintain a steady workflow.

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Associates General or Bachelors General-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Cytotechnologist - ASCP

Preferred and Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 4 years job-related experience Required and Minimum 1 year Cytologist experience Required

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.