Cytotechnologist
Company: Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.
Location: Elmwood Park
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Cytotechnologist (40 hours per week) in our
Elmwood Park, NJ location.Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM -
4:00PMThis position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on
bonus.POSITION SUMMARY/PRINCIPLE: To assure that: Cytotechnologists
possess the appropriate educational background, cytology laboratory
experience and licensure in accordance with applicable state laws
and federal regulatory agency requirements. Cytotechnologists'
responsibilities and requirements associated with the microscopic
evaluation of cellular material (gynecologic) under the direction
of the Cytology Supervisor/Cytology Director are
specified.QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure: a) Current license as a
cytotechnologist issued by the state in which the laboratory is
located, if such licensing is required. Experience: a)
Cytotechnologists can be hired immediately upon graduation from a
CAHEA accredited school of Cytotechnology. They must be eligible
for certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology
(ASCP); it is preferred, however, that the registry be taken prior
to employment. If failure to pass the registry occurs the
cytotechnologist will be expected to retake the exam within the
time frame set forth by the ASCP (4 attempts or 2 years; whichever
comes first). When state licensure applies employee must comply
with these retake guidelines. Education: a) Equivalent per federal
regulations (See 42 CFR 493.1483, i.e.: b) Two years college with
at least 12 semester hours in science, 8 of which are ' Biology,
plus one year cytology technical training (from a CAHEA-Committee
on Allied Health Education and Accreditation accredited school) c)
Bachelor of Science, plus one year cytology technical training
(from a CAHEA ' accredited school). Certification:
Cytotechnologists are certified by the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP) or registry eligible within the first year of
employment with the company. Work Skills: Ability to evaluate
cellular material using established morphologic criteria.PROCEDURE:
RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for using clinical history and other
patient information in arriving at the proper diagnosis for each
cytologic specimen. Examine cytology specimens for the presence of
abnormal cellular changes and pathogens. Sign out all negative
gynecologic cases using Genecys application. Report other cytologic
findings, such as the presence of microorganisms endocervical
component according to established department reporting procedures.
Evaluate and dot GYN (reactive and reparative, abnormal,
questionable or negative). Submit reactive and reparative, abnormal
and questionable GYN cases cases to a pathologist for final
evaluation. Record the results of each GYN slide read on the
appropriate data processing/other forms in use in the laboratory in
a legible manner. Review follow-up clinical information when
available. Submit daily workload of negative GYN cases for a
minimum of a 10% quality control review (includes random and high
risk cases) by a supervisory qualified Cytotechnologist. This
quality control review is completed before reporting patient
results.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain records of slides,
screened/hours worked for BioReference Laboratory and slides
screened/hours worked for any other outside employer per each 24
hour period. PROCEDURE NOTE: Cytotechnologists who work for an
outside employer performing Cytology screening duties must complete
an outside disclosure form and submit to the Cytology
Supervisor/Cytology Director of the Laboratory for approval.
Maintain microscope in working condition by performing routine
daily maintenance (documenting an appropriate form), to include
general cleaning, troubleshooting and reporting irregularities in
operations with appropriate follow through. Help maintain
department facilities in neat and professional order. Participate
in continuing education in areas related to Cytology, e.g. keep
abreast of the latest literature, changing technology, attend
meetings, and consult with the Technical Supervisor/Cytology and or
Laboratory Director. Cytotechnologist must meet state requirements
as they apply. BioReference Laboratories, Inc. requires 24 hours
continuing education by the cytotechnologist every two years.
Records and supporting documentation must be maintained by the
cytotechnologist. Perform other related duties as assigned or
requested, i.e., prepare, accession, stain and coverslip GYN
slides. Daily workload screening will be adjusted according when
these duties are assigned. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Work Load
Limits a) The maximum number of slides that can be screened by a
cytotechnologist within a 24 hours period is 100 (gynecologic).
These 100 slides can be screened in no less than 8 hours. If less
than 8 hours is spent screening, the maximum number of slides that
can be screened within a 24 hour period cannot exceed the product
of the number of hours screening times 12.5. PROCEDURE NOTE: IMAGE
GUIDED SCREENING Image Guided cases are counted at 0.5 slide per
hour if only the fields of view (FOV) are reviewed. If the FOVs are
screened plus a full manual review of the entire slide is performed
the case will be counted as 1.5 slides. b) The above is an absolute
maximum number of slides and is not a performance target for every
cytotechnologist. The actual workload limit for each
cytotechnologist is established by the Cytology Director. c) This
number may be different in certain states with respect to automated
and/or non-automated (i.e., New York, California) screening. 2. The
laboratory and the cytotechnologist are responsible for maintaining
their own records and/or documentation of slides/hours screened for
each 24 hour period. 3. On Premises Screening BioReference
Laboratory/GenPath cytology specimens are screened only on
laboratory premises. PROCEDURE NOTE: This job description reflects
the essential function of the position and is not to be assumed
that the principal functions are the only duties to be performed.
Other duties will arise and must be carried out as assigned by the
Supervisor/Cytology Director and or Laboratory Director to meet the
quality standards expected for patient care. All duties performed
will be within the guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies to
maintain, manage and assure specimen integrity.BioReference
Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity
Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Keywords: Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc., New York , Cytotechnologist, Other , Elmwood Park, New York
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