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Contract Duration – 26 weeks Contract.

Position – cytotechnologist

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Summary:

Screens 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.

Position Details:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified ASCP Cytotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills:

Communication, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Results Reporting, Laboratory Services, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Time Management

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Healthcare setting:

• Medical laboratory

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CT (ASCP) (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Danville, PA 17821 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Danville, PA 17821: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person