WVU-Cytotechnologist -23011

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Cytotechnologist.

2. Licensed by the state of West Virginia within 6 months of employment.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous laboratory experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform and analyze according to SOP, basic and complex diagnostic procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physician.

2. Assist Physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination during patient procedures.

3. Prepare, reagent, and solution correctly and accurately to complete necessary testing/requests according to the SOP.

4. Restock the work area and FNA carts of needed supplies to assist co-workers in the performance of their duties.

5. Prepare and accession patient specimens, accepting only patient specimens for testing that are properly collected and labeled. Evaluate sufficiency of patient information given with specimens and resolve issues with specimen collection and specimen orders in accordance with established laboratory policies

6. Perform required quality assurance and control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation resulting in timely accurate reproducible test results to ensure quality

7. Perform required troubleshooting and subsequent appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner (e.g., review of the QC records).

8. Participate, as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established procedures and resulting in a satisfactory report.

9 Promptly verify, abnormal/panic results and notifies, as required per SOP, patient care unit and/or physician with full documentation of steps taken.

10 Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hospital.

11. Participate, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.

2. Visual acuity must not be impaired. Color differentiation is required.

3. Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscope.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Noisy environment.

2. Foul or unpleasant odors.

3. Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel.

4. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse

2. Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

3. Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment.

Additional Job Description:

This is a full time position in a diverse Cytology laboratory requiring skills in PAP's, FNA's and Non-Gyns. The applicant must be ASCP/ Cytology, and must be able to critically assess various cytology specimens representing a broad spectrum of disease states. WVUH is a major hospital hub in West Virginia and neighboring states, and receives a huge variety of challenging cases and disease states for evaluation.
Capability of walking to various hospital sites to reach patient locations is required, and capability of standing for periods of time to assist in specimen adequacy evaluation in the OR or other locations is also required. Computer fluency is mandatory. This position requires frequent interactions with Staff Physicians, Pathologists and other departmental employees and good people skills are expected. Multitasking skills and positive and interactions with all staff are expected. This position provides the opportunity to see very diverse cases and supports personal growth.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.