Cytotechnologist - Full Time - Day Shift - Canonsburg

Highmark Health; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cytotechnologist to independently perform routine and special procedures on patient specimens, including microscopic screening of gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides using imager technology.

The role involves preparing specimens, assisting pathologists, operating and maintaining instruments, and participating in ongoing education to stay current with technology. A BS with ASCP eligibility or equivalent is required; CT (ASCP) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree ASCP eligible or equivalent required.
• CT (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Experience in cytology, gynecologic and non-gynecologic.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically screen gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides; use imager technology.
• Prepare and process specimens; assist pathologists with FNAs as needed.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain instrumentation; ensure QC.
• Participate in ongoing education and assist in training others.
• Maintain clean work area and adequate departmental supplies; complete proficiency tests.
• Select specimens for pathologist review, QC and QA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cytotechnologist

ASCP certification

Imager slide screening

Education

Bachelor’s degree ASCP eligible program

Bachelor’s degree with certificate program

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: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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