Cytotechnologist

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 22, 2024

Department:

Central Lab Cytology

Shift:

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-9-Central Lab

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the cytopathology specialty of the pathology department and assists in the collection of biopsies. May be accountable as a key operator for a technical work area, including oversight of regulatory compliance, new method validation, technical procedures, and inventory control. Serves as a trainer for new employees and assists with direct observation of staff for annual competency program. Functions as a liaison to system Technical Specialist and may serve as Charge Tech in absence of manager.

CLIA Role:

Testing Personnel

Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel

High Complexity testing.

Key Position Details:

*** Rotates to United, Mercy and Abbott Northwestern***

• No Weekends
• Day Shift 7:30a-4p
• Benefit Eligible
  

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
  • Prioritizes work assignments/tasks.
  • Assesses specimens acceptability and appropriately triages to a pathologist.
  • Performs analytical tests.
  • Detects and differentiates the presence or absence of disease in gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples.
  • Independently renders diagnosis and signs out gynecologic specimens deemed as "negative for intraepithelial lesion" or which contain microorganisms not requiring pathologist review. Refers abnormal cases to the pathologist.
  • Evaluates results for accuracy, and resolves complex test problems.
  • May provide oversight as a key operator of a work area.
  • Performs and documents required instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
  • Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
  • May assist with procedure writing, validation and implementation of new methodologies.
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
  • Participates and assists in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.
• Accurate and timely collection and processing of specimens.
  • Reviews orders and verifies correct patient identification.
  • Assists in the collection of biopsies and provides rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) of specimen acceptability.
  • Prepares specimens for analysis ensuring appropriate identification throughout the process.
• Administrative duties.
  • May function as Charge Tech in absence of manager or senior staff.
  • May function as contact for customers in absence of technical specialist or manager.
  • Trains others in work area(s).
  • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
  • May assist with department scheduling.
  • Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
• CLIA defined responsibilities:
  • Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
  • Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science from a regionally accredited institution required and
• Vocational or Technical Training from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited cytotechnology program required
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * Standard;
  Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992
• Cytotechnologist, CT certification from a recognized agency such as ASCP within 180 Days required

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

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