Details
Posted: 03-Mar-22
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Type: Part Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Allied Health
Cytotechnology
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Primary Responsibilities
Microscopic evaluation of gyn, non-gyn, and FNA specimens; participate in continuing education, gyn and non-gyn CAP surveys and annual proficiency testing event; maintain QA and QC documentation.
Essential Functions
General Technical Duties:
- Screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens in an accurate and timely manner.
- Confirms patient name and case number on slide with patient name and case number in laboratory information system for every case. Resolves any discrepancies before sign-out.
- Signs out negative gynecologic cytology reports.
- Assigns abnormal gynecologic, non-gynecologic and FNA cytology cases to pathologist for sign-out after completion of screening.
- Accurately identifies reactive/atypical/abnormal cells, fungi, parasites, and viral changes.
- Documents number of slides screened (imaged and manual) and screening time, and records daily.
- Utilizes quality control procedures on a routine basis according to established standards, including referral of 10% of negative Paps for re-screening and performing daily stain quality checks.
- Prioritizes “rush” cases and screens and either signs out or sends to pathologist, as appropriate, in timely manner.
- Satisfactorily processes gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens when asked in accordance with laboratory procedure manual.
- Maintains good working knowledge of and follows all laboratory policies and procedures.
- Participates in continuing education, gyn and non-gyn CAP surveys and annual proficiency testing event.
Educational/Training Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/Preferred |
B.S. or MS | Accredited Cytotechnology Program | Required |
Licensing Requirements
Certificates/Licenses/Registration | Required/Preferred |
Certificate in Cytotechnology (ASCP) | Required |
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Experience Requirements
Years of Experience | Type of Experience | Required/Plus |
1 | Minimum of one-year experience as a cytotechnologist in Gyn, Non-gyn and FNA screening preferred | Preferred |
3 | Minimum of three years’ experience as a cytotechnologist a plus. | Plus |
| Molecular technology training/certification a plus. | Plus |
Skills and Abilities
Ability to sit for extended periods of time while maintaining a “quiet zone” environment
Work Environment
The job may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and/or toxic/biohazardous materials that are common in a laboratory environment. Safety training and personal protective equipment will be provided.