Cytotechnologist

Axia Women's Health • Upper Providence Twp, PA

14d • $35 - $43

About The Position

At Axia Women’s Health, recognized as a Great Place to Work for a 4 th year in a row, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of providers, support colleagues, and women's health centers across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Kentucky. The rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN physicians, breast health centers, high-risk pregnancy centers, two laboratories, urogynecology care, and fertility centers. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives. Axia’s full-service, state-of-the-art laboratory performs anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and molecular (DNA-based) testing. The Cytotechnologist provides professional services, including interpretation of Pap tests, slide preparations, proficiency testing, quality control and other functions and is a key member of our laboratory team, helping Axia to provide a full-scope of services to Axia Women’s Health patients. This position is eligible for a $5000.00 sign on bonus, payable after 90 days of initial employment, for external candidates that successfully complete the interview and onboarding process. Interprets physician notes and obtains clarification when information is missing or contradictive. Receives, accesses, or rejects specimens by following standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Determines specimen adequacy for all cytology and histology samples. Processes specimens and evaluates control slides to ensure proper staining patterns. Follows the College of American Pathologist (CAP) requirements for performing proficiency testing and reporting results, and completes all procedures expected in the scheduled time without loss of work quality. Grosses, processes, embeds, cuts, stains, special stains, IHC, recuts, and coverslips all cytological and surgical specimens received into the anatomic pathology laboratory. Examines and evaluates cell samples for normal cell patterns, non-malignant, or benign conditions that might exist, such as microorganisms, therapeutic change inflammation, repair and hyperplastic changes, and determines severity and cell type of abnormalities, and, if needed, provides criteria to identify origin and makes appropriate recommendations on report. Reviews cases at the microscope and discusses diagnostic criteria with pathologists, senior cytotechnologists, or other cytotechnologists as needed. Performs data entry of case information into the appropriate computer system, ensuring that all identifying information is accurate and in the appropriate format; uses recognized terminology to document and transmit diagnosis/findings in the laboratory information system. Documents daily, weekly, and monthly workloads, and performs and documents daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance. Validate equipment, detection kits, antibody lots, blockers, inhibitors, control tissue and new antibodies before use on any specimen. Checks and monitors pH of solutions, temperatures, and room humidity on a regular basis by documenting the value for each on the proper chart/log. Prepare stock reagents for use on manual and automated processes. Performs calibration of equipment as required. Participates in laboratory quality management functions. Supervisory Responsibilities: Assists with oversight of Cytopreparatory Technologists.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Computer Savvy with strong attention to detail and data entry.
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgement.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science or one of chemical or biological sciences.
• Completion of an accredited program in Cytotechnology.
• Cytotechnologist (CT) certification or eligibility from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• At least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician notes and obtains clarification when information is missing or contradictive.
• Receives, accesses, or rejects specimens by following standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Determines specimen adequacy for all cytology and histology samples.
• Processes specimens and evaluates control slides to ensure proper staining patterns.
• Follows the College of American Pathologist (CAP) requirements for performing proficiency testing and reporting results, and completes all procedures expected in the scheduled time without loss of work quality.
• Grosses, processes, embeds, cuts, stains, special stains, IHC, recuts, and coverslips all cytological and surgical specimens received into the anatomic pathology laboratory.
• Examines and evaluates cell samples for normal cell patterns, non-malignant, or benign conditions that might exist, such as microorganisms, therapeutic change inflammation, repair and hyperplastic changes, and determines severity and cell type of abnormalities, and, if needed, provides criteria to identify origin and makes appropriate recommendations on report.
• Reviews cases at the microscope and discusses diagnostic criteria with pathologists, senior cytotechnologists, or other cytotechnologists as needed.
• Performs data entry of case information into the appropriate computer system, ensuring that all identifying information is accurate and in the appropriate format; uses recognized terminology to document and transmit diagnosis/findings in the laboratory information system.
• Documents daily, weekly, and monthly workloads, and performs and documents daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance.
• Validate equipment, detection kits, antibody lots, blockers, inhibitors, control tissue and new antibodies before use on any specimen.
• Checks and monitors pH of solutions, temperatures, and room humidity on a regular basis by documenting the value for each on the proper chart/log.
• Prepare stock reagents for use on manual and automated processes.
• Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Participates in laboratory quality management functions.
• Assists with oversight of Cytopreparatory Technologists.

Benefits

• Full-time benefit eligibility with benefits beginning the first of the month after starting.
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs.
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!
• Immediate 401(k) contribution option with employer match after one year.
• Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering!
• Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance.
• Axia-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability!
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level