Cytotechnologist

Company: Allied Search Partners
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: March 3, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Position: Full Time Cytotechnologist Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm Location: Johnson City, TN area Job Responsibilities As a cytotechnologist, you will work under general supervision and will process and screen cytology specimens and provide an interpretation of the patient cases to the supervisor and Pathologists. You will perform high complexity testing procedures including GYN, NONGYN and FNA. Additional responsibilities of the Cytotechnologist include: Accurate screening and interpretation of non-gynecological and gyn specimens and needle aspirates Check each slide for labeling accuracy to help insure clinician receives correct results. Errors must be documented and reported to appropriate personnel for correction. Review each slide to check overall quality of preparation such as staining intensity and quality, proper cover slipping, and stain artifacts to help insure diagnostic accuracy Review and confirm that all patient information was accurately input into computer system to help insure clinician receives accurate results. Errors must be documented and reported to appropriate personnel for correction. Preparation and review of cytology diagnostic reports (including capturing photomicrographs and input of diagnostic codes) into laboratory computer system ensuring for accuracy of results for pathologist review Compliance with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the cytology laboratory: Understanding and adherence to all regulatory and licensing requirement Participation in proficiency testing events Adherence to and documentation of workload requirements Maintenance of accurate workload records and follow up information Continuing Education Attendance at in-house Continuing Education meetings including consensus conferencing Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Minimal travel required between two different sites

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