Stormont Vail Health
Cytotechnologist - Laboratory - FT - Days - #3063
Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Cytotechnologist - Laboratory - FT - Days - #3063Location:
Topeka, KS
Time Type:
Full time
Posted On:
Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID:
req3063
Schedule:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Summary:
Stains, mounts, and studies cells of the human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions by performing the following duties. Consults with pathologists.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Receives “PAP Smears” and other body fluids such as urine, pleural, or ascitic fluid and may assist in the collection of fine needle aspiration biopsies from patients.
Centrifuges fluid specimens and prepares the respective glass slides for cytological examination.
Stains prepared glass slides with the appropriate stains.
Utilizing microscopic technique, screens glass slides according to established procedure for detecting abnormal or cancerous cells.
Records classification on appropriate report and presents slides with suspicious or unusual cell structure to pathologist for definitive diagnosis and decision as to whether biopsy or further cytologic study is necessary.
Maintains abnormal specimen log and correlates test results with follow-up biopsies.
Assists the section in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, CLIA, CAP, and other governing bodies.
Maintains proficiency testing as set forth by governing bodies.
Catalogs and files slides as directed by governing bodies.
Assures that workload recording is accurate and complete.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies for the section.
Prepares chemical reagents and items used in performing tests.
Safety
Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines.
Follows all hospital and departmental safety policies.
Performs duties in a timely manner, utilizing effective organization/time management.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (BSc) from a four-year college or university specializing in cytotechnology.
Certificates and Licenses:
Cytotechnologist CT(ASCP) or registry eligible (must take and pass registry within six months of hire date).
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability, or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
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Topeka, KS
Time Type:
Full time
Posted On:
Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID:
req3063
Schedule:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Summary:
Stains, mounts, and studies cells of the human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions by performing the following duties. Consults with pathologists.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Receives “PAP Smears” and other body fluids such as urine, pleural, or ascitic fluid and may assist in the collection of fine needle aspiration biopsies from patients.
Centrifuges fluid specimens and prepares the respective glass slides for cytological examination.
Stains prepared glass slides with the appropriate stains.
Utilizing microscopic technique, screens glass slides according to established procedure for detecting abnormal or cancerous cells.
Records classification on appropriate report and presents slides with suspicious or unusual cell structure to pathologist for definitive diagnosis and decision as to whether biopsy or further cytologic study is necessary.
Maintains abnormal specimen log and correlates test results with follow-up biopsies.
Assists the section in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, CLIA, CAP, and other governing bodies.
Maintains proficiency testing as set forth by governing bodies.
Catalogs and files slides as directed by governing bodies.
Assures that workload recording is accurate and complete.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies for the section.
Prepares chemical reagents and items used in performing tests.
Safety
Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines.
Follows all hospital and departmental safety policies.
Performs duties in a timely manner, utilizing effective organization/time management.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (BSc) from a four-year college or university specializing in cytotechnology.
Certificates and Licenses:
Cytotechnologist CT(ASCP) or registry eligible (must take and pass registry within six months of hire date).
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability, or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
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