Nuvance Health · 7 hours ago
Cytology Assistant - FT - Day
Danbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.54/hr - $37.94/hr
0+ years expNuvance Health is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Cytology Assistant to prepare cytology specimens for analysis. This role involves working closely with cytotechnologists to enhance turnaround time and customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing various specimens and handling clerical tasks.
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Responsibilities
Prepare STAT Fine Needle Aspiration specimens (in conjunction with Radiology) utilizing various staining protocols and preparation techniques to expedite the diagnosis and enhance Customer satisfaction
Prepare NON-GYN specimens utilizing concentration techniques to ensure the best possible smears, Thinprep slides and cell blocks for optimal diagnosis
Precisely accession (register if necessary into Invision and/or Cerner) all GYN cytology specimens, verify patient & physician demographics, clinical information and pertinent history to ensure accurate information for testing and billing
Modify GYN work practice by identifying probable unsatisfactory Thinprep specimens and reprocessing them immediately, saving both supplies and tech screening time, improving TAT and Customer Satisfaction
Process, stain and coverslip all specimens utilizing automated equipment, maintaining and troubleshooting such equipment as necessary to preclude costly service calls
Deliver DIGENE cases by physician request or reflex testing and have them registered for Immunology testing
Communicates with physicians' offices and clinics, handling requests for information and/or supplies
Performs clerical tasks as needed including computer data entry, faxing reports, compiling section statistics, answering telephones and filing slides and requisitions accurately
Maintain inventory of supplies, placing orders as necessary to ensure uninterrupted workflow and avoiding costly rush orders
Compiles slides, reports and patient release forms for outgoing consultations, expediting patient diagnosis. Collects slides for Pathology Resident review as part of their ongoing education
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Minimum Experience: six months
Data entry required
Excellent listening and comprehension skills
Perform multiple concurrent and repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions
Preferred
Strong computer skills
Company
Nuvance Health
Nuvance Health operates hospitals, medical practices, and care centers for health care and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John M. Murphy
President & CEO
D
Deborah August
Pathologist
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