Cytotechnologist - East
3 days ago
As a Cytotechnologist at UPMC East, you will play a crucial role in the diagnosis of cell samples. Your primary responsibility will be to render a diagnosis for consideration by the Pathologist on all other cell samples.
You will also be responsible for:
- Assisting with special projects and conferences
- Performing cytopreparation, staining, and clerical functions as necessary
- Operating and maintaining equipment within the scope of training
- Performing minor repairs
- Assuming responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis
- Maintaining in-depth knowledge of cytologic criteria and keeping abreast of current developments in the field of cytotechnology
- Assisting with the collection of fine needle aspirations and other specimens as necessary
- Performing evaluation of cell samples according to established protocols with accuracy in a timely and efficient manner
- Rendering diagnosis for consideration by Pathologist on all other cell samples and marking diagnostic areas on slide
- Interacting with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally
- Entering diagnoses on all patient cases in the Pathology Information System and signing out negative Pap tests
- Training and orienting new employees, students, and residents
- Correlating pertinent clinical history and obtaining it when necessary as well as correlating current case with previous cytologic and/or surgical specimens
- Performing final sign out of diagnoses on the majority of Pap tests
- Adhering to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel policies
- Identifying problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and taking appropriate action
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Cytotechnology program
- 1-2 years experience as a Cytotechnologist (preferred)
- Pathology Information System experience (preferred)
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
You will need to have:
- Cytotechnologist (CT (ASCP)) certification or registry eligible
- Act 34 clearance
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