Cytotechnologist - PRN

Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager, along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and the diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group, the Cytology Section is directly supervised. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, staffing, and addressing technical issues. The role involves 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 evaluating specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation using appropriate criteria for both immediate and same‑day microscopic examination. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions CYTOLOGY PREPARATION Ensure that specimens and patients are properly labeled with patient and site information upon receipt in the laboratory. Accurately accession and enter patient data and specimen type into the Laboratory computer system. Process each specimen while maintaining patient identification throughout the preparation process. Perform cytology prep according to facility protocol, with the Cytotechnologist performing the preparation. Verify the quality control (routine, histochemistry stains and/or immunohistochemistry) and confirm that patient slides are acceptable before forwarding to the pathologist. PATHOLOGY COMPUTER, PRINCIPAL AND INSTRUMENTATION Maintain knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and troubleshooting procedures. Pull request and pending logs sendouts in the Misys and CoPath computer systems. Enter sendout test charges as well as intraoperative consultation and ThinPrep Pathologist review charges. Have complete knowledge and understanding of CoPath Cytology billing, physician group codes. QUALITY MANAGEMENT Resolve and inform supervisors of any quality control and/or quality assurance issues to the involved departments. Perform maintenance check on cytology equipment and document required by regulatory agencies. Monitor patient reports and prepare Reference lab requisitions to be sent out for consultation; ensure HIPAA compliance. Coordinate staffing, vacation, and work duties to maintain a steady workflow. SPECIAL PROCEDURES Perform NON‑GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently meeting a 0% error threshold. Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time. Perform GYN‑Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently meeting a 0% error threshold per facility as applicable. Enter cytological findings in the laboratory computer system and distribute to the assigned pathologist. Continuously 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. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply 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) Cytotechnologist - ASCP preferred. Required Minimum Experience Minimum 4 years job-related experience required. Minimum 1 year Cytologist experience required. #J-18808-Ljbffr