Cytology Technical Specialist

American Addiction Centers•Rosemont, IL

16d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

This role performs all the duties of a Cytotechnologist, evaluating patient samples to determine the presence or absence of malignant and pre-malignant, infectious, and inflammatory processes. The specialist demonstrates expertise in diagnostic principles and interpretation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic evaluations, adhering to CLIA '88 workload policies. They function as a technical expert in Cytological evaluations and processes, performing high complexity testing and serving as a resource for complex technical analyses and interpretations. This position provides technical expertise and assistance to Cytotechnologists, data entry, and prep staff, as well as technical consultation to internal and external clients. The role may involve reporting, signing out, and troubleshooting cytology responsibilities of molecular testing. Maintaining current knowledge of all technical aspects of Cytology and computer functions, following technical Quality Control (QC) review policy, and acting as a technical QC tech reviewing slides are key aspects of this role. The specialist implements and monitors regulatory/accrediting and compliance standards of the cytology department, coordinates orientation and training of new caregivers, and monitors staff development. They may assist the Supervisor with scheduling, payroll, inventory control, quality assurance, and inter/intra-departmental problem-solving. Collaboration with the supervisor on developing and implementing testing protocols, quality control, and quality assurance/policies, including validation processes, is expected. The role also involves assisting in writing new technical procedures/policies and revising current ones, investigating and resolving technical problems, monitoring preventative maintenance programs, and monitoring daily and monthly department Quality Assurance (QA) reports to identify potential issues and solutions. The specialist shares observations regarding attendance, performance, and staff issues with the Supervisor, supports the Supervisor, and supports change efforts within the organization. Maintaining current knowledge of and complying with all pertinent policy and procedure manuals, and documenting all appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement are also required.

Requirements

Cytotechnologist (CT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC).
Wisconsin/Illinois: Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology. North Carolina: Bachelor's degree in Cytology or a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and successful completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program.
Typically requires 3 years of experience in demonstrating proven expertise in cytology high complexity testing.
Maintains patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace.
Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment.
Maintains constructive and effective communication to enhance department performance.
Must have ability to attend and complete required continuing education classes and credits.

Responsibilities

Performs all the duties of a Cytotechnologist, to include but not limited to: evaluates patient samples to determine presence or absence of malignant and pre-malignant, infectious and inflammatory processes.
Demonstrates expertise in working and theoretical knowledge of diagnostic principles and interpretation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic evaluations.
Follows workload policies required by Clinical laboratories Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA '88).
Functions as technical expert in Cytological evaluations and processes, performs high complexity testing and is resource on the most complex technical analyses and interpretations.
Provides technical expertise and assists Cytotechnologists, data entry and prep staff.
Provides technical expertise to any site as needed; provides technical consultation to both internal and external clients.
May report, sign-out and troubleshoot cytology responsibilities of molecular testing.
Maintains current knowledge of all technical aspects of Cytology and computer functions.
Follows technical Quality Control (QC) review policy.
Acts as a technical QC tech reviewing slides for qualifying cases.
Implements and monitors the regulatory/accrediting and compliance standards of the cytology department.
Coordinates orientation and training of new caregivers.
Monitors staff development and trains as needed.
May assist the Supervisor with following scheduling staff, payroll activities, Inventory control, quality assurance activities and Inter/intra departmental problem solving.
Works with the supervisor to develop and implement testing protocols, quality control and quality assurance/policies; may be responsible for the validation processes.
Assists in writing new technical procedures/policies and revising current procedures/policies.
Investigates and resolves technical problems related to patient/specimen identification, problem requisitions and problems related to cytology cases including cases for rejection.
Monitors the preventative maintenance programs for completion and problems.
Monitors daily and monthly department Quality Assurance (QA) reports, and identifies potential issues and solutions.
Shares candid observations regarding attendance, performance, and staff issues with the Supervisor.
Supports the Supervisor in a consistent and objective manner.
Supports change efforts within the organization and contributes to their successful implementation.
Maintains current knowledge of and complies with of all pertinent policy and procedure manuals.
Documents all appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
Adheres to the Aurora Service Commitment, and the Power of Diversity in interactions with all internal and external customers.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program