Northwestern Medicine · 7 hours ago
Senior Cytology Processing Technician FT Evenings
Winfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$16/hr - $20/hr
5+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing a patient-first approach. The Senior Cytology Processing Technician plays a crucial role in overseeing pre-analytic workflows in the Cytopathology laboratory, ensuring proper specimen handling and assisting in on-site procedures.
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Responsibilities
In conjunction with Coordinator, assists in the oversight of all aspects of pre-analytic workflow for the Cytopathology laboratory
Participates in selection of new team members
Assists the Coordinator with orientation and training of new staff on instrumentation, policies, and procedures of the processing lab
Maintains department schedule to ensure adequate coverage of staff to meet the needs of the department
Assigns daily work load to processing technicians; provides feedback to Coordinator and Manager regarding staff performance
Monitors utilization of supplies and equipment for optimal efficiency and cost containment
Troubleshoots instruments; performs maintenance reviews and service requests
Ensures specimens are ordered, collected, and tracked appropriately. Endorses all specimen issues for resolution
Performs specimen preparation according to procedures, this includes but is not limited to centrifugation, fluid concentration, liquid-based preparation, cell block and core biopsy preparation, Papanicolaou staining, Diff-Quik staining and slide cover slipping
Assists with on-site FNA procedures by preparing and staining patient samples. Performs additional preparations under the direction of the Pathologist
Maintains FNA and processing laboratories by monitoring supply inventory, operating instruments/equipment according to procedures, performing preventative maintenance on instruments/equipment according to defined schedule
Documents and performs all necessary QC required for Fine Needle and other specimen types
Monitors laboratory inventory in both the processing lab and the FNA lab to ensure supply levels are appropriate and adequate. Submits supply orders to Manager
Notifies Coordinator of instrument/equipment failures
Serves as the department Safety Officer as required, attends the monthly Laboratory Safety Meeting
Provides accurate and efficient test order entry into the Laboratory Information System
Ensures accurate routing and distribution of laboratory reports to physician offices
Maintains a safe and clean work environment
Fosters department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum five years of related work experience required, demonstrating a broad and detailed knowledge of job responsibilities and methods
Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrates personal alignment with NMH's core values of integrity, excellence, patients first, and teamwork
Preferred
Prior supervisory experience in laboratory support or in the healthcare field
1-2 years college course work
Training experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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