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$5,000 Sign-On Incentive

 

Primary Purpose: Provides analysis of specimens for review by the pathologist.


Requirements: 

Education
 

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science related field

OR

  • Must have a Master's degree in a Science related field if a Bachelor's degree is in a non-science related field.


Experience
- None


Certification/Registration/Licensure
 

  • Must be registered as a Cytotechnologist through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (CT-ASCP)

 OR
 

  • Registered as a Cytotechnologist with an International Accreditation (CT-IAC).


Skills or Special Abilities
 

  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to exercise judgment based on technical knowledge.
  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to maintain orderliness and to keep accurate records.
  • Must be able to effectively follow written and oral instructions.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with laboratory staff and hospital employees.

 

Responsibilities
 

  • Screens pap smears and non-gynecological slides and reports results according to established protocol.
  • Reviews patient history in association with screening cytology slides.
  • Documents workload and submits weekly reports for review. Reviews discrepant cases with Pathologist to improve and provide quality patient care.
  • Maintains a False Negative Proportion (FNP) of ± 1-2% of the lab average but does not exceed a 5% overall FNP.
  • Maintains an 80-100% Diagnostic Correlation with the Pathologist.
  • Maintains gyn statistical analysis rates of ± 5% as compared to the laboratory's overall rates.
  • Maintains individual workload limit as set forth by the supervisor/director, derived from the employee's 6 month performance appraisal.
  • Completes special assignments as designated by the supervisor in a timely and professional manner.
  • Assists with Fine Needle Aspiration(FNA) adequacy assessments throughout various procedure areas in the hospital.