Cytotechnologist II - First Shift

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.Cytotechnologist II at Duke University Hospital. Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. General Description Participate in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening & evaluating slides of cytologic specimens (gynecologic, non-gynecologic & FNA) for the detection of cancer and/or other pathologic conditions.

Requirements

Must be able to screen >/= 50 slides/day.
Must be able to distinguish colors.
Effective communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Good organization skills.
High level & understanding of cytology theory & practice through evidence of continuing education.
Bachelor of Science degree in cytology or related field or a Bachelor of Arts degree with 24 semester hours of required science coursework.
Successful completion of a CAHEA accredited cytology program.
BS/BA CT(ASCP) certification or eligible or equivalent
Passing the board certification examination is a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate gynecologic &/or non-gynecologic slides for the presence or absence of disease.
Provide differential diagnoses & discuss cytologic criteria.
Accurately record diagnoses on the computer.
Submit appropriate slides to the pathologist for review.
Review patient history related to diagnoses.
Review specimen requisition/slide for completeness & accuracy of labeling.
Review individual monthly statistics with the manager on a semi-annual basis.
Participate in semi-annual CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) diagnostic review with the manager & medical director.
Recognize cytologic (diagnostic /preparatory) issues of concern & address them with appropriate CT staff members.
Help in the cytology preparation area as necessary.
Regularly participate in CE activities.
Identify cases for educational resources & share them with the Teaching Coordinator
Participate in workshops, scientific papers, & posters 18BX15.
Mentor cytotechnology students (> 2 years screening experience) 10% QC (Quality Control) & 5-year look back re-screen (CLIA required >/= 5 years).
FNA Coverage (>/= 1 year's screening experience FNA/Non-Gynecologic specimens) to include: review clinical histories of patients for procedures, prepare FNA samples, perform immediate adequacy assessments & triage for ancillary studies.