CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Pennington
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
CytotechnologistGHR is hiring a seasoned Cytotechnologist
Technologist for an excellent Hospital system in the Pennington, NJ
area for a 26 week contract.Pay: $70 per hour
- M-F (8A-4:30P)
- No Call No Holidays
- Shift Requirements: No weekends, no on-call, no floating. The
department is closed for the following holidays: New Year's Day,
Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.Job
Requirements:
- ASCP
- 3+ years experience as CytotechnologistExperience: 3 years of
experience, including examination, interpretation, and
classification of both gynecological and non-gynecological cytology
specimens.Job Summary: Using microscopic examinations, interprets
and classifies gynecological and non-gynecological specimens.
Prepares specimens for analysis, performs testing procedures and
documents to produce accurate and reliable test results. Performs
procedures accurately and completely following established
infection control practices and adhering to established standards
and practices for quality assurance. Assists Histology Section Head
with administrative oversight of histotechnologists.Skills:
Familiarity with personal computers. Ability to interpret a variety
of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
form. Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting gynecologic smears
as required by regulatory agenciesEssential Functions:
- Supervises cytology facet of laboratory. Uses microscopic
examinations to accurately interpret and classify gynecological and
nongynecological cytology specimens. Prepares specimens for
analysis, performs testing procedures and documents to produce
accurate and reliable test results.
- Evaluates microscopically non-gynecological cytology
preparations accurately and according to established protocols,
including smears, concentrated cell preparations, cell blocks and
fine needle aspirates (FNAs). Screens gynecological smears for
atypical cells and classifies all cases according to the Bethesda
system, using clinical correlation with morphological
findings.
- Finalizes reports on all normal gynecological cases accurately
and in a timely manner.
- Refers all non-gynecological cases, as well as atypical
gynecological cases, timely to a pathologist for final diagnosis.
Prepares non-gynecological cytology specimens, including smears,
cytocentrifugations and cell blocks timely and accurately.
Accessions, logs and charges all cytology specimens.
- Performs necessary computer operations for each step. Assists
with the collection of FNA specimens to determine adequacy,
including rapid on-site staining.
- Maintains current knowledge of technical advances in
cytotechnology. Performs procedures accurately and completely
following established infection control practices and adhering to
established standards and practices for quality assurance.
- Develops protocols and maintains records for quality assurance
and workload. Adheres strictly to federal (HCFA and CLIA)
regulations with respect to workload restraints.
- Adheres to safety policies and observes universal precautions
regarding handling and disposal of specimens, sharps and chemicals.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Promptly refers persistent problems to Histology Section Head,
Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, and/or Director of
Laboratories, as appropriate. Determines the adequacy of specimens
and resolves any discrepancies with staff.
- Trains new employees in cytology work performance, including
preparation of cytology samples, in collaboration with Histology
Section head. Performs administrative supervisory functions for
Histology section as assigned in the absence of Histology Section
Head.
- Writes cytotechnology procedures and oversees cytology quality
assurance under the direction of the Director of Laboratories.
Actively participates in accreditation inspections, including
hosting inspections as well as serving in the capacity of a
cytotechnology surveyor.Interview Process: Virtual interviews with
cameras on.Apply directly or call/text Sarah at 484-362-6621 for
more information!
Keywords: GHR Healthcare, Trenton , CYTOTECHNOLOGIST, Other , Pennington, New Jersey
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