Coor Cytology

locationsKennestone Hospital

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-26956

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Job Summary :

Under general supervision of the Histology / Cytology Manager, along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group, directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. Is responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing and technical issues of the section. Responsible for working with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties , ThinPrep screening (GYN-automated assisted PAP screening, Non-GYN, stat reads and FNA), special cytological preparations and evaluates specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for both immediate and same day microscopic examination.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

SPECIAL PROCEDURES :

• Perform NON-GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold.
• Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time.
• Perform GYN-Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold per facility as applicable.
• Enter cytological findings in the laboratory computer system and distribute to the assigned pathologist.
• Continually update and follow all regulatory guidelines set by OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, etc.
• Perform embedding, microtomy, special staining and IHC techniques per facility as applicable.

CYTOLOGY PREPARATION :

PATHOLOGY COMPUTER, PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION :

QUALITY MANAGEMENT :

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Bachelor's Degree Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 4 years job-related experience Required and

Minimum 1 year Cytologist experience Required

Required Minimum Skills :

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