Cytologist (Levels 2-3)

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $3000 or $1000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles! Cytologist Positions are available at levels 2-3 depending on experience and education. Job Description General Description: Under general supervision, performs routine microscopic screening of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens. Accurately results and electronically signs out Cytology reports. Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspiration specimens. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Performs GYN, FNA and NON-GYN Cytologic patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies including appropriate turnaround times. Provides Pathologist with preliminary impression as appropriate. Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE. Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards. Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement. Assists Pathologists and Providers at Fine Needle Aspiration Procedures. Maintains legible and organized records including daily workload records as required by CLIA and CAP. Performs yearly proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements. Participates in inventory management. Completes annual competency assessment. Processes GYN and NON-GYN specimens for microscopic review. Results and electronically signs out appropriate Cytology reports. Assists Senior Cytology Tech in the review of regulatory data and documents, preparation of routine reports. Acts as writer and reviewer for Cytology policy and procedures along with Supervisor and Senior Cytology Tech. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.
3-5 years of experience required (Level 2)
5 or more years of experience required (Level 3)
CT (ASCP) and current BLS from AHA required.
Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
Must be able to lead a team to complete a goal.
Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments efficiently.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.
Knowledge of current laboratory practices, techniques and terminology.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
Must be able to organize and evaluate work requirement to meet deadline.

Responsibilities

Performs GYN, FNA and NON-GYN Cytologic patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies including appropriate turnaround times.
Provides Pathologist with preliminary impression as appropriate.
Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
Assists Pathologists and Providers at Fine Needle Aspiration Procedures.
Maintains legible and organized records including daily workload records as required by CLIA and CAP.
Performs yearly proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
Participates in inventory management.
Completes annual competency assessment.
Processes GYN and NON-GYN specimens for microscopic review.
Results and electronically signs out appropriate Cytology reports.
Assists Senior Cytology Tech in the review of regulatory data and documents, preparation of routine reports.
Acts as writer and reviewer for Cytology policy and procedures along with Supervisor and Senior Cytology Tech.
Performs other duties as assigned.