Covenant HealthCare · 1 month ago
CYTOTECHNOLOGIST/CYTOLOGIST
Saginaw, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCovenant HealthCare is committed to excellent customer service and quality patient care. The Cytotechnologist is responsible for performing cytologic tests, interpreting results, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate records.
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Hiring Manager
Emily Starke
Responsibilities
Performs all cytologic tests ordered by a physician using automated and/or manual methods
Repeats any test necessary, if said test is unsuitable for diagnosis
Performs the initial evaluation of all non-gyn specimens and abnormal gyn cases
Renders interpretation on all negative gyn specimens
Refers abnormal and non-gyn specimens to technical specialist (after initial screen)
Prepares appropriate reports and records on cytology specimens reviewed
Correlates present and previous clinical and pathological history for each case as required for quality assurance monitors/logs
Performs all functions of specimen preparation, screening and collection, when necessary
Accessions specimens
Prepares non-gyn specimens
Stains slides
Labels specimens and slides
Answers telephone calls
Retrieves reports and slides
Re-coverslips slides as needed
Assists clinicians with fine needle aspiration
Helps to make aspiration smears
Determines adequacy of specimens
Documents the slide interpretation results of each gynecologic and non-gyn category case examines or reviewed as specified under Cytology patient test management, quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing requirements of CLIA-1988
Documents daily, the total number of slides examined/reviewed as well as the total number of slides examined/reviewed in any other laboratory and the same data for other Cytologists
Ensures that all remedial action is taken whenever test systems deviate from laboratory-established performance specifications
Ensures that patient Cytology test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning
Researches and develops new procedures
Accepts and completes job related projects
Complies with all Covenant and Laboratory policies, procedures and safety practices
Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate safety protocol to include universal precautions, MSDS safety program, use of personal protective equipment in designated areas, and proper hand washing techniques
Assists in the training of new employees under direct control of the General Supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned
Demonstrates a positive attitude in the workplace showing dependability, cooperation, and desire to produce the most accurate, timely and cost effective results attainable
Demonstrates excellent customer service
Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction and net operating margin
Qualification
Required
Baccalaureate degree in laboratory science from an accredited college/university with documentation of one year of training under a CAAHEA accredited school of cytotechnology OR prior to September 1, 1992, an Associate Degree in laboratory science from an accredited college/university with documentation of one year of training under a CAAHEA accredited school of cytotechnology
CT(ASCP)
Technical knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the various areas of the clinical lab
LIS applications (i.e. Epic Beaker applications and databases)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
To utilize independent judgment and work autonomously
Demonstrate a positive attitude in the workplace showing dependability, cooperation, and desire to produce the most accurate, timely, and cost effective results attainable
Preferred
Preferred two years of full-time experience in high-complexity Cytology testing examining cytology slide preparations
Company
Covenant HealthCare
Covenant HealthCare is a group of six private acute medical hospitals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Beth Charlton
Vice President Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer
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