Cytotechnologist

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pathology Cytopathology

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (10:00AM - 6:30PM)

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Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus

Pay Range: $34.89 - $50.63 per hour
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Summary:
This position is responsible for performing complex laboratory procedures related to cytopathology testing, including screening slides, performing adequacy checks on fine needle aspirates, and processing and staining specimens. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion

Other information:
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree
Certification: CT(ASCP) required
Personal: Interacts effectively with peers, internal and external customers, excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to work effectively with others.
Proficiency Testing: Required to pass CAP proficiency testing annually.

REPORTS TO:
Laboratory Supervisor or Designee

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 pounds and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING:
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.

Responsibilities:
Performs Laboratory Testing

Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained.¡@ All testing must be done following Rush approved Policies and Procedures.

Screening cytopathology slides of both gynecological and non-gynecological fluids

Performs adequacy checks of fine needle aspirates in the clinical areas (IR, OR, Endoscopy, etc).

Process specimens using cytospin, or thin-prep instrument.

Reviews negative cytological cases as a means of quality control.¡@

Participates in the training program for residents of Pathology and retains records of positive and interesting cases for educational purposes and inspecting agencies.

Works closely with clinical staff providing information on correct handling of specimens, test results, pertinent clinical information and decision making priority cases.

Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of problem. Notifies appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.


Troubleshooting
Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all of the time. Able to recognize when additional help is needed and seeks out that help.

Organization of Work Area
Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well stocked at all times. Disinfects area at the beginning and end of each shift.

Specimen Acceptability
Accepts no inappropriate specimens annually.

Turnaround Time Expectations
Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turn-around time of all samples.

Time Management
Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.

Continuing Education
Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.

Special Projects
Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.

Tech-in-Charge
May perform the duties of the tech-in- charge for specified periods of time. Over sees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example a supervisor or director.

Results Reporting and Reviewing.
Transcribes results accurately into the Lab Information System.
Reviews lab results as required, and takes actions before verification and release.


The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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