Cytotechnologist - Casual - Day Shift - AGH

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Cytotechnologist to independently perform routine and special procedures on patient specimens. This role includes microscopic screening of slides from gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples, using imager technology where applicable.

Responsibilities also cover specimen preparation, assisting pathologists, radiologists, and clinicians with procedures, calibrating equipment, and maintaining quality control while pursuing ongoing education and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree ASCP eligible program or bachelor's degree with 1-year certificate.
• CT (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Clinical cytotechnologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides.
• Prepares and processes specimens and assists pathologists.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains instrumentation.
• Participates in continuing education and training of staff.
• Maintains cleanliness and adequate supplies; completes proficiency testing.

Skills

Microscopy proficiency

Assists clinicians

Education

Bachelor's degree ASCP eligible program or bachelor’s degree + 1-year certificate

CT (ASCP) certification

Clinical cytotechnologist experience

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Independently performs routine and special procedures on patient specimens.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Microscopically screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides containing cells from all body sites. Meets the minimum screening output standard. Microscopically screens gynecologic slides utilizing imager technology. (60%)
• Prepares and processes specimens and assists pathologists, radiologists and clinician with fine needle aspirates, as needed, following departmental policies and safety guidelines. (15%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (10%)
• Participates in continuing educational programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies. Assists in training of other health care providers. (10%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient departmental operations. Participates and successfully completes annual proficiency testing. (5%)

Selects specimens that must be submitted for pathologist review, quality control and quality assurance.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program or bachelor's degree and one year certificate program trained

Preferred

• CT (ASCP)
• Clinical cytotechnologist experience

Disclaimer

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