Cytotechnologist III- Per Diem

BioReference Health, LLC • Elmwood Park, NJ

4d

About The Position

This position will work under the direction of the Cytology Supervisor/Manager,
and Laboratory Director. Cytotechnologists are responsible for the microscopic
evaluation of cellular material using established morphologic criteria for both
gynecologic and non-gynecologic cases.

Requirements

• Two years of college with at least 12 semester hours in science, 8 of which are biology, plus one year cytology technical training from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAAHEP) accredited school, before September 1, 1992
• Bachelor of Science including one year of cytology technical training from CAAHEP accredited school, after September 1, 1992
• Current certification as a cytotechnologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
• Current state license or registration if required
• 3-6+ years of experience as a cytotechnologist
• At least 3 months of consistently achieving 11.3 WLU/hour

Responsibilities

• Maintains standards in routine testing
• Communicates any reporting or technical problems to supervisor or manager
• Ensure accuracy of reporting by reviewing results before releasing
• Read, understand, and adhere to all applicable laboratory policies and procedures
• Performs and documents required maintenance on equipment
• Review individual pending daily
• Examine cytology specimens for the presence of abnormal cellular changes and pathogens
• Perform duties in an independent manner
• Attend department meetings
• Respond promptly to emails related to expediting cases
• Understands all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Documents and communicates changes in workload
• Enter diagnostic interpretation into Cytology LIS and triage QC and Pathology cases using department protocol
• Maintain workload records of slides screened/hours worked per 24 hour period
• Workload units screened and hours worked at BioReference Health, LLC.
• Workload units for an outside employer
• Abide by established individualized workload limits determined by cytology management and approved by the laboratory director, in accordance with the following regulations:
• Within a 24 hour period the maximum number of workload units is up to 12 workload units per hour.
• The maximum screening time for a cytotechnologist is 8 hours within a 24 hour period.
• Achieve the workload productivity goal while adhering to regulatory standards
• Help maintain department facilities in neat and professional order
• Participate in a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education and provide supporting documentation
• Follow appropriate break procedures:
• Take a paid 15 minute break if working more than 4 hours and another paid 15 minute break if working more than 6 hours.
• Take an unpaid 30 minute break if working more than 6 hours (this break is optional and is at the employee's discretion)
• Deduct break time from screening hours
• Report any outside employment as a cytotechnologist in the section below:

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees