What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytologist position at UPMC?
Monday-Friday flexible daytime hours
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Purpose:
Make the final interpretation on the majority of negative Pap tests and render a diagnosis for consideration by the Pathologist on all other cell samples.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with special projects and conferences.
- Perform all responsibilities according to the philosophy of the UPMC Health System such that the needs of our customers are fulfilled.
- Oversee and assist with problem solving of staining and cytopreparatory procedures; perform cytopreparation, staining and clerical functions as necessary.
- Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs.
- Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of cytologic criteria and keep abreast of current developments in the field of cytotechnology.
- Assist with the collection of fine needle aspirations and other specimens as necessary following established procedures.
- Perform evaluation of cell samples according to established protocols with accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
- Render diagnosis for consideration by Pathologist on all other cell samples and mark diagnostic areas on slide.
- Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
- Enter diagnoses on all patient cases in the Pathology Information System and sign out negative Pap tests.
- Train and orient new employees, students and residents.
- Correlate pertinent clinical history and obtain it when necessary as well as correlate current case with previous cytologic and/or surgical specimens.
- Perform final sign out of diagnoses on the majority of Pap tests.
- Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance and personnel policies.
- Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take appropriate action.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000