Cytotechnologist Per Diem

BMC Software•Boston, MA

3d•$41 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Cytotechnologist position in the Pathology Department involves evaluating specimens obtained by various techniques, including fine needle aspiration of major organ systems and subcutaneous masses. The role requires knowledge of body systems to check correlation and validity of results. This position is Per Diem and focuses on providing technically sound, accurate, patient-focused testing while adhering to policy and procedure manuals, standard operating manuals, and quality control manuals in compliance with regulatory agencies like CAP & CLIA. The role also involves participating in preparations for CAP and JCAHO accreditation inspections, supporting cytology supervisors, gathering statistics, and evaluating laboratory preparedness. Cytotechnologists are expected to promote effective relationships with hospital personnel, actively participate in Quality Advancement/Improvement activities, and apply their knowledge of clinical data and morphological changes to interpret cytology samples for accurate final diagnoses. The scope of judgment includes subjective microscopic evaluations based on academic instruction, technical training, experience, and knowledge of specimen identification, processing, recording, and quality control. Participation in the CAP interlaboratory continuing education program and annual Proficiency Testing is also required. The role emphasizes utilizing hospital's values for decision-making and following established infection control and safety procedures.

Requirements

A science-based bachelor’s or associate degree
1 year of specialty training at an accredited school of Cytotechnology, in addition to a bachelor’s degree or associate degree
Graduation from an accredited school of Cytotechnology, with a science-based bachelor’s degree
Graduation from an accredited school of Cytotechnology with a science-based associate's degree and at least 3 years of technical experience
Certification, CT (ASCP), or equivalent
Registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry within 1 year of employment
Professional knowledge of Cytotechnology principles, concepts and methodology sufficient to perform a broad range of tests, including microscopic analysis of Gyn, Nongyn, and Fine Needle Aspirate cellular specimens

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Prioritizing of “rush” and routine samples
Verification of specimen identification
Ensuring appropriateness of sample for requested testing
Ensuring quality and quantity of sample
Ensuring correct and appropriate accessioning, testing or allocating is performed
Proper CoPath data entry
Understanding and adhering to Policy and Procedure Manuals, Standard Operating Manuals and Quality Control Manuals in compliance with all regulatory agencies (CAP & CLIA)
Participate in preparation for CAP and JCAHO accreditation inspection
Support cytology supervisors as necessary, gather statistics, evaluate laboratory preparedness etc.
Participates as an effective member of the department
Promotes effective relationships with all hospital personnel as part of the hospital’s commitment to quality patient care
Actively and effectively participates in Quality Advancement/Improvement activities according to standard operating procedure
Understands the relationship between relevant clinical data and a variety of complex, similar, yet different often-overlapping morphological changes in cytology samples
Interprets the various clinical presentations of disease and applies such knowledge in conjunction with the microscopic findings to affect an appropriate and accurate final diagnosis
Provides a scope of judgment which includes subjective microscopic evaluations based on combinations of academic instruction, technical training, quality and quantity of experience and combinations of knowledge and skills, as well as prioritizing guideline sources and interpreting applicability in matters of specimen identification, processing, recording and quality control
Participate in the CAP interlaboratory continuing education program
Participates in and passes Proficiency Testing annually
Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures