Cytotechnologist

PathGroup; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Coppell, TX is seeking a Cytology Technician responsible for accurately screening cytologic specimens including gynecologic and non-gynecologic sources, and documenting slide interpretations per department procedures.

You will assess and troubleshoot stain preparations, process routine slides, and perform special stain techniques using manual and automated methods, while assisting in training new employees and mentoring Cytology Preparation Technicians.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Accurately screen cytologic specimens including both gynecologic and non-gynecologic sources
• Documents slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed in accordance with established department reporting procedures; For each 24 hour period, documents: The total number of slides examined The number of hours spent examining slides
• Assess and troubleshoot routine and special stain preparations
• Process routine cytology slides and perform special stain techniques using both manual and automated methods
• Assist in training new employees; Provide mentoring to Cytology Preparation Technicians
• Adheres to all PBM Safety policies and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
• Handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely
• Learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices
• Ensure work area has proper coverage at all times during the work shift, ie coverage for meal and/or rest periods
• Ensure timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists
• Immediately notifies supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentation
• Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
• Cross train in other areas as assigned or requested
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Job description

• Accurately screen cytologic specimens including both gynecologic and non-gynecologic sources
• Documents slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed in accordance with established department reporting procedures; For each 24 hour period, documents:
• The total number of slides examined
• The number of hours spent examining slides
• Assess and troubleshoot routine and special stain preparations
• Process routine cytology slides and perform special stain techniques using both manual and automated methods
• Assist in training new employees; Provide mentoring to Cytology Preparation Technicians
• Adheres to all PBM Safety policies and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
• Handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely
• Learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices
• Ensure work area has proper coverage at all times during the work shift, ie coverage for meal and/or rest periods
• Ensure timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists
• Immediately notifies supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentation
• Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
• Cross train in other areas as assigned or requested
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested