Lexington Health · 3 months ago
Cytotechnologist
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expLexington Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare network in South Carolina, recognized for its excellence in nursing care and patient services. The Cytotechnologist will be primarily responsible for microscopic screening for abnormal cells, assisting with cytopreparations, and maintaining laboratory standards while collaborating with pathologists and supervising staff.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the field of cytology
Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: infant (birth to 1 year), child (1 year through 12 years), adolescent (13 years through 17 years), adult (18 years to 65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years)
Microscopic evaluate and mark any abnormalities or significant findings with appropriate ink markings. Write diagnostic impression in appropriate form
Document slide statistics on appropriate form
Directly report all negative cases with the exception of the 10% of total negatives that are referred to the pathologist for a second review as part of quality assurance program
Refer all screened gynecologic cases evaluated as BCC and above to the pathologist along with the written impression
Refer all non-gynecological cases with or without abnormal findings to the pathologist along with the written impression
Retrieve clinical information and previous history reports to attach to referred cases as appropriate
Confer with pathologist on daily cases and provide assistance as requested
Place all finished paperwork and slides in appropriate place for filing
Cytopreparatory functions including specimen receipt, identification, accessioning, processing by direct smear preparation, centrifugation, cytocentrifugation, cell block preparation or thin-layer preparation
Staining with appropriate standard series of solutions, coverslipping and labeling of slides
Perform periodic maintenance of stainline, instruments, equipment and microscopes and document such activities
Prepare reagent solutions as needed
Assist with training of new personnel ensuring high standard of performance of their duties
Assist with evaluation of new equipment
Provide assistance to the Cytology Supervisor with the collection and documentation of QA data, writing or revising of procedures as assigned, and calculation of workload statistics
Assist Cytology Supervisor as requested in monitoring cost analysis data relative to procedures reagents, equipment, etc
Inform personnel responsible for ordering supplies of any observed shortages
Presentation of inservices for other laboratory sections when changing procedures that may involve that section
Performs assigned duties efficiently and effectively in a timely organized manner
Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g. fire or disaster
Promote smooth exchange of specimens, reports and phone communication between nursing service, medical staff, physician office personnel and cytology department
Informs other laboratory personnel of circumstances that may affect the quality of work
Active participation in the LMC Service Excellence Program with ongoing demonstration of active contributions to service excellence relative to cytology services
Exemplify excellent customer relations, telephone manners, and willingness to assist patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Maintenance of an optimistic, professional, career oriented demeanor
Adhere to all hospital policies and safety regulations
Exhibits thorough understanding of computer functions needed for daily use
Troubleshoots and resolves problems as situations require. Notifies system manager of significant problems
Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training
Enter final results into the computer for pathologist review and signature
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Cytotechology; or a BS Degree in Life Sciences and completion of CAHEA or HHS approved Cytology program
Must meet the Cytotechnologist requirements defined by DHHS in the Clinical Laboratory improvements Amendments of 1988 and any subsequent requirements
Must possess ASCP (CT) certification or be eligible to sit for the exam
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Company
Lexington Health
Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities.
5001-10000 employees
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