Cytotechnologist II
Company: Emory
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: September 20, 2023
Job Description:
Overview
Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to TRANSFORM HEALTH AND
HEALING by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative
laboratory services which enhance patient health. Emory Medical
Laboratory supports the EMORY HEALTHCARE missions of clinical care,
education, and research by demonstrating the core values
of:
- EXCELLENCE : in technology and consultative services,
- CARING : by staff and faculty for those we serve, and
- INTEGRITY : in our interactions with customers, colleagues, and
ourselves.
Shift: 8:30AM - 5PM
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The position summary outlines the general categories of job
responsibilities sorted by primary responsibilities.
- Prepares and stains cytologic material for routine procedures;
evaluates examination results for validity and reports results as
prescribed by standard procedures.
- Educates staff and students by demonstrative procedures and
teaching Cytopathology theory and techniques. Performs other
related duties as required.
- Properly uses laboratory equipment.
- Calibrates, performs preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots
equipment and instrument malfunctions. Interfaces with service
representatives to correct malfunctions.
- Monitors inventories and communicates need to order lab
supplies.
- Prepares reagents, stains, and solutions as needed.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional
development.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
- Participates in professional activities and organizations to
maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and
developments.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient
information, equipment, results of specimen analysis, and slide
screening totals to comply with regulations.
- Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area.
- Complies with hospital and laboratory safety and infection
control policies and procedures to prevent exposure to infectious
materials.
- May participate in laboratory's safety committee and write and
maintain safety and infection control policies and procedures and
Material Safety Data Sheets; monitor staff during safety compliance
audits or drills.
- May educate staff, residents, fellows, or students by
demonstrating procedures and assisting in continuing education
activities.
- May prepare specimens for cytopathologic examination.
- Performs standardized and more complex laboratory
procedures.
- Evaluates cytologic material for carcinoma or other diagnoses
and completes all daily assigned screening.
- Reviews quality of staining and the adequacy of the specimen to
support an adequate diagnosis.
- Accurately reports results to appropriate individuals and notes
abnormal or unexpected examination results.
- In complex cases, evaluates all information available and
determines whether analysis results should be released, repeated,
or referred to a pathologist.
- Evaluates validity of examination results.
- Gathers data to monitor quality improvement standards.
- Performs established procedures and equipment tests to support
an accurate diagnosis.
- May perform independent research and assist in development of
new procedures.
- May compile and evaluate data and perform statistical analyses
and set up new equipment.
- Assists the Pathologist and Radiologist on fine needle
aspiration biopsy procedures and is competent in giving an adequacy
assessment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or
a chemical, physical or biological science.
- Other bachelors degree will be accepted if graduated from an
accredited school of cytotechnology or if science and math
coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.
- Education Exception: Bachelors degree may be waived for a
cytotechnolgist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the
bachelors degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist
certified by Health and Human Services.
- At least two years of experience. Experience in Gynecological,
Non-gynecological and FNA cytology preferred.
- Certification as CT (ASCP) by the American Society for Clinical
Pathology which meets Georgia's Department of Human Resources
requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25
lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the
workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to
25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional
sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing),
Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work
tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the
assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but
are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous
waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical
shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor
conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries,
Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal
protective equipment, including respirators, environmental
conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work
tasks.
Additional Details
Cytotechnologist I-III, Salary: $24.40-$54.59/hour, The grade and
salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within
the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills,
performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for
shift differentials.
Associated topics: medical, medical lab science, medical laboratory
science, microbiology, molecular, sample collection, scientist,
surgical technologist, technician iii, technologist
Keywords: Emory, Atlanta , Cytotechnologist II, Other , Atlanta, Georgia
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