Alto Health Care Staffing is Hiring a PA - Cytologist - Geisinger Medical Center - Days Near Danville, PA
Job DescriptionDays Scheduled Weekly Hours40 Worker TypeAgency Labor Job SummaryScreens gynecological and non-gynecological cytologic preparations to determine abnormalities and assists Pathologist with diagnosis. Job Duties
Screens various cytologic preparations with accuracy and competency; identifies abnormal, malignant, or other significant physiologic states while exercising judgment based on classification criteria established by the department.
Signs out negative gynecologic specimen reports.
and passes yearly Pap Proficiency Testing.
Assists in the performance of fine needle aspiration as requested.
Includes advising clinician of proper specimen collection, performing rapid staining and providing specimen adequacy assessment.
Obtains patient history and clinical information as necessary and requests collection of additional specimen for further studies when indicated.
Follows departmental procedures for quality assurance.
Ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems and Quality Assurance deviate from established performance specifications.
Prepares and processes certain specimens in the Cytopreparatory lab when necessary.
Remains familiar with Cytopreparatory techniques.
Participates in department record-keeping, including work volumes, safety records, continuing education records, and quality assurance records and activities as requested.
Maintains equipment, participates in established preventive maintenance program, and alerts Analytical Specialist of any equipment problems.
Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.
Assists in the evaluation and validation of new instruments and new technologies as needed under the supervision of the Analytical Specialist and Doctoral Director.
Participation in completion of assigned initial and subsequent competency assessment examinations required and maintains working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs and system changes.
Participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. EducationPosition Details: Bachelor's Degree- (Required) ExperienceMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred) Certification(s) And License(s)Certified ASCP Cytotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) SkillsCommunication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Results Reporting, Laboratory Services, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Time Management OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family
Position UrgencyNormal Shifts8 Hour day shift State License DetailsNot Needed Minimum Years Of Experience1 Minimum Guaranteed Hours40 Sub SpecialtyCytotechnologist General Certifications:, Laboratory Certifications(ASCP) Nursing CertificationsContract Length in Weeks: 26 Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or geographical laws.