CT (ASCP) Certified Cytotechnologist - Part Time

Trinity Health•Darby, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Cytotechnologist to join our team! This is a part-time, day shift position. The Cytotechnologist prepares, stains, mounts, and studies cells of the human body to detect evidence of cancer, abnormalities, and other pathological conditions, following established standards and guidelines. They prepare and examine microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings, or other bodily exudates, and fix and stain the slides to preserve the specimen and enhance visibility of cells under the microscope. The role involves working closely with the pathologist to report abnormalities.

Requirements

CT (ASCP) or eligible to qualify for this position
Bachelor's Degree
CT (ASCP) or eligible or equivalent credentials

Responsibilities

Works to produce lab tests in an efficient organized manner.
Actively adheres to the department’s STAT protocol.
Is skilled at assigning appropriate priority to samples received.
Microscopically screens all slides, submitting appropriate slides to the pathologist for review.
Ensures that all technical and administrative duties relevant to Cytology are performed in accordance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Recognizes the importance of accurate patient identification and specimen labeling and adheres to the Laboratory Patient Identification Policy and Specimen Re-Labeling Policy.
Prepares solutions and reagents used in conducting tests.
Efficiently and accurately performs assigned analytical testing using independent judgment as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by manager.