Sr Cytotechnologist

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 54 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rhode Island Hospital in Providence is seeking a Sr. Cytotechnologist to supervise the cytology lab’s daily operations, handling routine and complex case reviews.

The role includes participating in research and serving as a technical resource for staff, guiding problem resolution, and ensuring high-quality patient care within a team environment. The position requires a strong lab background, certification, and the ability to manage educational activities for students and residents while

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in biologic sciences and cytotechnology internship completion.
• National certification (or eligible) in cytology by ASCP or equivalent.
• Ability to function as part of a team with physicians and nurses.

Responsabilités

• Oversees cytology operations on a day-to-day basis and solves problems.
• Collects monthly and yearly statistics and participates in research.
• Acts as a technical resource for other staff and provides guidance.
• May participate in staff selection and performance reviews.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biologic sciences

ASCP cytology certification (or eligible)

Description du poste

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Pathology Manager. The Sr. Cytotechnologist oversees daily operations of the cytology laboratory. The work performed by the specialist includes routine and complex cases. Participates in research projects. Serves as a technical resource for other technical personnel, providing guidance and direction in resolving problems. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees cytology operations on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for problem solving, collecting monthly and yearly statistics as requested by CLIA. Participates in research projects within assigned laboratory section as well as the review, analysis, development and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques. Utilizes advanced knowledge in order to function as a technical resource person for other technical personnel within the specialists’ area of specialization, providing guidance and direction in resolving problems.\Regularly reviews technical/professional literature (i.e., journals, research papers, books, etc.) on topics pertinent to area of specialization in order to remain current on new procedures, innovations, etc. May periodically contribute topics to professional journals, etc. presenting research and opinions within area of specialization. Regularly provides for the clinical education and experience of students and residents within area of specialization. May conduct formal classroom sessions to students and others presenting topics, analyses, technical background information, etc. from area of specialization. May interview and make recommendations for selection of staff. May participate in performance reviews of staff. Performs the duties of the Cytotechnologist. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Baccalaureate degree in biologic sciences and successful completion of cytotechnology internship from an approved program. National certification (or eligible) in cytology by ASCP or equivalent. Advanced or Masters degree work in area of specialization is desired but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience. Must possess keen perceptual ability. Able to function as part of a team, which includes physicians, surgeons, nurses, therapist and other specialists to assure a high quality of patient care. Microscopic work requires intense concentration and confinement for long periods of time over which accuracy and productivity must be maintained. Must maintain consistent, high-level, quality specimen processing skills, technical excellence, and expertise. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

One-year job-related (specialized) work experience in addition to any equivalent work experience required offsetting formal training at the Masters level.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged microscopic screening is demanding to eyes and back. Exposure to infectious material and toxins, cleaning agents, mounting media, alcohol and bleach which may cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.

PAY RANGE:

Pay Range: $39.56-$65.28

EEO STATEMENT:

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION:

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE:

Work Type: M-F - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

WORK SHIFT:

Work Shift: Day

DAILY HOURS:

Daily Hours: 8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED:

Driving Required: Yes

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