Cytotechnologist

WVU Medicine

15d

About The Position

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Requirements

Graduate from CAAHEP or CAHEA accredited cytotechnologist program.
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: PA: No license issued WV: Cytotechnologist license
Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse
Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.
Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment.
Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
Visual acuity must not be impaired. Color differentiation is required.
Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscope.

Nice To Haves

Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) as a Cytotechnologist.
Previous laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and analyze according to SOP, basic and complex diagnostic procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physician.
Assist Physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination during patient procedures.
Prepare, reagent, and solution correctly and accurately to complete necessary testing/requests according to the SOP.
Restock the work area and FNA carts of needed supplies to assist co-workers in the performance of their duties.
Prepare and accession patient specimens, accepting only patient specimens for testing that are properly collected and labeled. Evaluate sufficiency of patient information given with specimens and resolve issues with specimen collection and specimen orders in accordance with established laboratory policies
Perform required quality assurance and control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation resulting in timely accurate reproducible test results to ensure quality
Perform required troubleshooting and subsequent appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner (e.g., review of the QC records).
Participate, as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established procedures and resulting in a satisfactory report.
Promptly verify, abnormal/panic results and notifies, as required per SOP, patient care unit and/or physician with full documentation of steps taken.
Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hospital.
Participate, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).