Cytologist - Day Shift

Cytologist - Day Shift

Anatomic Pathology Lab

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LOCATION/SHIFT: Downtown Oklahoma City (This position is required to support remote operations at Edmond Hospital, the downtown campus and weekly FNA clinic.) Days - 0730-1600 preferrably

**These positions are available in levels 1,2,or 3 depending on experience, education, and licenses/certifications**

General Description: Under immediate supervision, performs routine microscopic screening of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimen. Accurately results and electronically signs out Cytology reports. Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspirations specimens.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upon completion of initial competency, performs GYN, FNA and NON-GYN Cytologic patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies including appropriate turnaround times.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
• Assists Pathologists and Providers at Fine Needle Aspiration Procedures.
• Maintains legible and organized records including daily workload records as required by CLIA and CAP.
• Performs yearly proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Completes annual competency assessment.
• Processes GYN and NON-GYN specimens for microscopic review.
• Results and electronically signs out appropriate Cytology reports.
• Results and electronically co-signs out appropriate Cytology reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (level 1):

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science, and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Eligible for registration as a Cytologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP). Certification and/or Registration must be obtained within 9 months after employment required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Minimum Qualifications (level 2):

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience required.License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): CT (ASCP) and current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Minimum Qualifications (level 3):

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required.

Experience: 5 or more years of experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements: CT (ASCP) and current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to lead a team to complete a goal.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
• Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current laboratory practices, techniques and terminology.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to organize and evaluate work requirement to meet deadline.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.