Job Description
Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide coverage for Immediate Evaluation at both VBMC and NDH facilities. Also to provide primary slide screening of non-gyn and gyn cytology cases for our pathologists.
Purpose:
Responsible for preparing and screening all cytologic specimens and interpreting findings under the direction of a pathologist. This position will also assist in performing adequacy assessments on FNA cases.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Process cytologic specimens and render interpretation under current State and Federal guidelines.
2. Maintain files and records according to guidelines of regulations. File slides according to department protocol and ensure that smears are kept on file for as long as needed for patient care purposes and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Maintain quality assurance program and all appropriate documentation.
4. Maintain current policy and procedure manuals and ensure that all logs are current.
5. Log the number of smears screened per day and maintain workload limits within the standards set by the regulatory agencies.
6. Render assistance to the Pathologist or Radiologist in the collection of needle biopsies when necessary including performing adequacy assessment.
7. Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
8. Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
9. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)
10. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance
11. Performs other duties as required
Education and Experience Requirements:
- B.S. Degree in Cytotechnology.
- Minimum one-year experience with non-gyn cytology. Three years’ experience preferred.
- Current New York State Cytotechnologist License. Must meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist.
Responsibilities:
- Immediate Evaluations at Vassar Brothers Medical Center - 30%
- Immediate Evaluations at Northern Dutchess Hospital-10%
- Primary screening of Non-gyn slides-30%
- Primary screening of GYN slides-10%
- Other tasks-20% (maintaining cytology statistics/workloads, stains changes on the microscope carts, etc.)
- Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
- Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.