Cytotechnologist - Digestive Health Procedural

Cytotechnologist - Digestive Health Institute

Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute is an international destination for care, offering comprehensive and coordinated services to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive tract and gastrointestinal organs. The institute has distinguished itself worldwide in offering many diagnostic and treatment options, including artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. The institute brings internationally recognized digestive disease care to a new state-of-the-art facility in downtown Orlando as well as several satellite sites conveniently located within the Orlando Health system.

Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions.

Position Summary: The Cytotechnologist examines slides microscopically to detect abnormal, atypical cells that may be present.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Identifies fungi, parasites, bacterial and viral infections.
• Prepares specimens for cytologic exam.
• Performs and documents all quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing; answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Regularly reports all abnormal findings to the cytopathologist and patient caregiver as required.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: projects, teaching, tech in charge, and evaluation of new technology.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agencies requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate from an approved school of Cytotechnology. Bachelor degree in Science or Cytotechnology.

Licensure/Certification: Current license as Cytotechnologist in the State of Florida renewed biennial in August. Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists renewed annually.

Experience: None