Cytotechnologist

Fairview is looking for a Cytotechnologist at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank.

The University of Minnesota Medical Center represents an integrated academic health care system and is comprised of two hospitals and dozens of adult specialty clinics on both the East and West banks of the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. We are the flagship facility of Fairview providing breakthrough medicine and redefining the health of our community. This is a:

• 1.0 FTE (80 Hours worked every two weeks)
• Day shift position with 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. No weekends No major holidays 

The Cytotechnologist (CT) functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The CT performs a wide variety of testing, evaluating for malignant, pre-malignant and infectious diseases from various body sites. The CT acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The CT correlates data on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other condition affecting test results. The CT collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction. The CT participates in laboratory performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Follows established guidelines to process specimens and prioritize work.
• Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
• Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
• Follows established guidelines for determining priority specimen testing.
• Determines and/or revises priorities for specimen processing within the department guidelines and clinical information.
• Performs a wide variety of testing, evaluating for malignant, premalignant and infectious diseases from various body sites.
• Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
• Recognizes and marks infectious, atypical and abnormal changes in GYN and non-GYN specimens. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
• Correlates available clinical history of patient with microscopic findings to aid in accurate diagnosis.
• Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure.
• Completes specified maintenance on instruments.
• Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them
• Acts as a resource for problem solving, action steps and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations.
• Initiates proper safety or emergency response.
• Consults with supervisor/lead technologist if unable to resolve issues.
• Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies.
• Evaluates cytological processing, screening, and results of both GYN and non-GYN specimens for quality and accuracy and initiates appropriate intervention as need.
• Takes appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results.
• Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver/pathologist.
• Obtains information from caregivers to resolve reasons for incongruent results (physiologic methodological).
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs.
• Documents deviations and action taken.
• Documents reagent stain and preparation quality of all non-gyn and gyn cases.
• Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels. Takes action to resolve and consults with supervisor as needed. (i.e. logs, daily worksheets, individual workload records, computer reports).
• Participates in the lab performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results and implementing action step recommendations.
• Documents compliance with regulations of governmental or voluntary regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction.
• Orients and mentors' new employees, residents and students.
• Participates in orienting individuals in testing and screening for malignant, pre-malignant and infectious diseases from various body sites; methodology; instrumentation; QC; and information systems.
• Checks work prior to release.
• Completes training checklist and evaluation as appropriate.
• Reports progress and problems to supervisor/manger/pathologist.
• Population Served Competency
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect the needs of the population served (race, ethnicity, primary language, age, size, gender, gender identity, physical capability, sexual orientation, spiritual belief, cultural beliefs, scope and complexity of patients, ets.)

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes qualifying as high complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA ’88.
  • Baccalaureate degree from a CAAHEP accredited college/university in cytotechnology ◦ Diploma with field of study or transcript must be provided or
  • Master’s degree from a CAAHEP accredited college/university in Cytology or Cytotechnology ◦ Diploma with field of study or a transcript must be provided
• Must demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situation.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification • ASCP - Cytologist (CT) -or- • ASCP - Specialist in Cytology (SCT) within 1 Year
• Applicant must be eligible to achieve GYN Cytology Proficiency Testing within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years experience in area of specialty
• SurePath certification

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $39 - $54