Cytotechnologist - Casual Hours - Day Shift - AGH

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Independently performs routine and special procedures on patient specimens. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Microscopically screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides containing cells from all body sites. Meets the minimum screening output standard. Microscopically screens gynecologic slides utilizing imager technology. (60%) Prepares and processes specimens and assists pathologists, radiologists, and clinician with fine needle aspirates, as needed, following departmental policies and safety guidelines. (15%) Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (10%) Participates in continuing educational programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies. Assists in training of other health care providers. (10%) Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient departmental operations. Participates and successfully completes annual proficiency testing. (5%) Selects specimens that must be submitted for pathologist review, quality control and quality assurance. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in ASCP eligible program or bachelor's degree and one year certificate program trained
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.
all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

CT (ASCP) Clinical cytotechnologist experience

Responsibilities

Microscopically screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides containing cells from all body sites.
Meets the minimum screening output standard.
Microscopically screens gynecologic slides utilizing imager technology.
Prepares and processes specimens and assists pathologists, radiologists, and clinician with fine needle aspirates, as needed, following departmental policies and safety guidelines.
Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation.
Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information.
Participates in continuing educational programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies.
Assists in training of other health care providers.
Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient departmental operations.
Participates and successfully completes annual proficiency testing.
Selects specimens that must be submitted for pathologist review, quality control and quality assurance.
Performs all other duties as assigned.