Team Lead - Cytology

Mayo Clinic•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Responsible for assisting and working cooperatively with the supervisor in managing the duties and activities of the work unit. Prepares daily work schedules and directs daily workflow. Provide input for performance appraisals. Serve as a resource for technical questions, including cytology preparation. Assists in preparing the lab for inspections, workload recording, validations, and procedure manual development and ongoing improvements. Assists in the evaluation of new products and instruments. Prepare reports for quality control/quality assurance, turnaround time, staffing, totals etc. Is responsible for training of new personnel. Will assist in the ongoing training and competency evaluation of professionals in the lab. As a cytotechnologist, is responsible for the screening and reporting of negative gynecological cytology cases, and identifying and referring abnormal cases to the pathologists. May also perform GYN cytology quality control rescreens and be involved in retrospective GYN rescreens. Is also responsible for screening non-GYN specimens for the identification of abnormalities before the pathologist examination. Must maintain daily workload documentation and number of hours screened. May work in Ancillary Cytology areas. May also serve as a member of the FNA Team providing on site adequacy evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) procedures. May provide technical advice and coverage to the preparation and processing area. May serve as a leader in the resolution of problems and facilitate meetings and troubleshoot issues. Assist management personnel with gathering of data relevant to QA activities, CI activities and/or special projects. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or Bachelor's degree with completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program.
3 years cytology laboratory experience.
License and Certifications: CT (ASCP) or SCT (ASCP)
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals
For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application:
MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
MUST show US equivalent degree
Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Responsibilities

Assisting and working cooperatively with the supervisor in managing the duties and activities of the work unit.
Prepares daily work schedules and directs daily workflow.
Provide input for performance appraisals.
Serve as a resource for technical questions, including cytology preparation.
Assists in preparing the lab for inspections, workload recording, validations, and procedure manual development and ongoing improvements.
Assists in the evaluation of new products and instruments.
Prepare reports for quality control/quality assurance, turnaround time, staffing, totals etc.
Is responsible for training of new personnel.
Will assist in the ongoing training and competency evaluation of professionals in the lab.
As a cytotechnologist, is responsible for the screening and reporting of negative gynecological cytology cases, and identifying and referring abnormal cases to the pathologists.
May also perform GYN cytology quality control rescreens and be involved in retrospective GYN rescreens.
Is also responsible for screening non-GYN specimens for the identification of abnormalities before the pathologist examination.
Must maintain daily workload documentation and number of hours screened.
May work in Ancillary Cytology areas.
May also serve as a member of the FNA Team providing on site adequacy evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) procedures.
May provide technical advice and coverage to the preparation and processing area.
May serve as a leader in the resolution of problems and facilitate meetings and troubleshoot issues.
Assist management personnel with gathering of data relevant to QA activities, CI activities and/or special projects.
May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.