Associate Cytologist (Multispecialty & Research Hospital) bei G1507 - S Tx Reference Labs (STRL)
G1507 - S Tx Reference Labs (STRL) · San Antonio, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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The Cytologist performs microscopic screening of gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) slide preparations for the detection of precancerous and cancerous conditions. The incumbent provides assistance and adequacy assessment on the majority of Fine Needle Aspirate procedures. Has experience and knowledge in the field of cytology to perform cytopreparatory procedures. The cytologist must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments personnel standards for the specialty of Cytopathology.
Responsibilities
- Microscopic screening of Thin Prep Pap Tests, conventional Pap smears, and body fluids.
- Makes diagnostic evaluations during microscopic screening of gynecological and non-gynecological smears and cell blocks.
- Prepares a concise report of each sample, describing microscopic findings and conclusions in accepted terminology.
- Determines adequacy and quality of samples submitted for evaluation.
- Responsible for rendering and reporting out final interpretations on negative gynecologic specimens.
- Responsible for recording workload information for subsequent analysis within the laboratory.
- Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Service Manages supply inventory in all Fine Needle Aspirate service areas.
- Prepares Fine Needle Aspirate’s by reviewing patient clinical history, completing requisition form, preparing, and staining slides.
- Provides microscopic adequacy assessment to physicians and provides assistance to the cytopathologist in determining preliminary diagnosis.
- Advise medical staff in appropriate specimen triage and collection procedures, as needed.
- Participates in Fine Needle Aspirate team to develop and update procedures for continued improvement of the Fine Needle Aspirate service.
- Collection of quality assurance data Responsible for retrieving all appropriate quality control data from the laboratory information system.
- Collects, evaluates, and reports quality control data on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Inventory Control and Supply Ordering Establishes an inventory and ordering system for all supplies.
- Manages laboratory supplies.
- Independently processes Gynecological specimens according to established protocols.
- Independently processes body fluids and CSF analysis.
- Independently stains and prepares slides for microscopic evaluation.
- Responsible for maintaining instruments and perform quality control procedures.
- Prepare and maintain processing reagents and stains.
- Prepare and perform initial evaluation on wet film slides on body fluids for high-risk staining assessment.
- Prepare cell blocks from non-gynecologic material per procedure protocols
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, biological sciences, or a related field required
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
- Cytotechnologist/Cytologist (ASCP) certified required
