Cytologist II Registry

Silver Cross Hospital

7d•$46 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a Cytologist II Registry to screen and interpret gynecological and non-gynecological slides for diseases and abnormalities under general supervision. The role involves timely result reporting, documenting screening activities, and maintaining laboratory accreditation and compliance with regulatory standards. The Cytologist II will also assist with specimen processing, staining, and maintenance of equipment and procedures. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of diagnostic testing within the Anatomic Pathology department.

Requirements

Certification as Cytotechnologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT) through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
Liquid based training (ThinPrep) and certification
Pass annual Proficiency Testing
Meet CLIA requirements

Nice To Haves

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.

Responsibilities

Screen and interpret gynecological and non-gynecological slides for diseases and abnormalities under general supervision
Result the interpretation of each specimen examined in a timely manner
Document the total number of slides screened or reviewed in the laboratory or in any other laboratory in 24 hour period
Document the number of hours spent on screening slides in each 24 hour period
Maintains accreditation with College of American Pathologists (CAP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), licensing for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Knowledge to enter the results with appropriate diagnostic codes in the laboratory information system
Adheres to safety, quality control and assurance policies, departmental and hospital policies
Participate successfully required annual proficiency test, CAP surveys, computer based trainings and competency assessment
Assists with FNA’s and maintains the FNA cart
Assists and performs (as needed) with specimen accessioning, processing, staining, and disposing of specimens according to guidelines
Knowledge in processing and maintenance of Thin Prep 2000
Perform HPV orders, adding results and follow guidelines
Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the
Maintains Quality Improvement Program
Cytology statistics including comparison of tech with lab
Follow up on abnormal cases
Perform Cytohisto correlation
Quality control and rescreen on retrospective cases if qualified (CFR.493.1469) and as needed
Maintains current procedure manual(s) and reviews annually
Serves on committees / task forces as required
Assess and participates in the formation of annual goals