Cytotechnologist Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Job Description:

Anatomic PathologyPRNAnyAnyConsistently named best hospital,Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing qualityhealth services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, LexingtonMedical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places toWork in South Carolina.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors ahealth care network that includes six community medical centers andemploys more than 8,700 health care professionals. The networkincludes a cardiovascular program recognized by the AmericanCollege of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE CenterTMand an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSCHollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network alsofeatures an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursingfacility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programsinclude family medicine and transitional year.

Job SummaryPrimarilyresponsible for microscopic screening for detection of abnormalhuman cells and organisms, assisting with cytopreparations and FineNeedle Aspiration collections as needed, and computer result/dataentry related to test orders and reporting. Will maintain athorough knowledge of conditions appropriate to laboratory testperformance, including specimen collection, transport preservation,processing, staining, screening, computer proficiency, specimenstorage/disposal, and filing of slides/requisitions/QA materials.

Will develop and maintain a high standard of operation and will acta resource person for new employees. The Cytotechnologist willreport directly to the Cytology Supervisor and Pathologist incharge of the Cytology Division.

Minimum QualificationsMinimumEducation:

BS Degree in Cytotechology; or a BS Degree in LifeSciences and completion of CAHEA or HHS approved Cytologyprogram.

Minimum Years of Experience:

NoneSubstitutable Education &Experience:

NoneRequired Certifications/Licensure:

Must meet theCytotechnologist requirements defined by DHHS in the ClinicalLaboratory improvements Amendments of 1988 and any subsequentrequirements; Must possess ASCP (CT) certification or be eligibleto sit for the exam.

Required Training:

NoneEssentialFunctionsMaintains a thorough knowledge of the field ofcytology.

Demonstrates competence to provide developmentallyappropriate care/treatment for the following patient population:infant (birth to 1 year), child (1 year through 12 years),adolescent (13 years through 17 years), adult (18 years to 65years), and geriatric (over 65 years).Microscopic evaluate and markany abnormalities or significant findings with appropriate inkmarkings. Write diagnostic impression in appropriate form.

Documentslide statistics on appropriate form.

Directly report all negativecases with the exception of the 10% of total negatives that arereferred to the pathologist for a second review as pat of qualityassurance program.

Refer all screened gynecologic cases evaluated asBCC and above to the pathologist along with the writtenimpression.

Refer all non-gynecological cases with or withoutabnormal findings to the pathologist along with the writtenimpression.

Retrieve clinical information and previous historyreports to attach to referred cases as appropriate.

Confer withpathologist on daily cases and provide assistance asrequested.

Place all finished paperwork and slides in appropriateplace for filing.

Cytopreparatory functions including specimenreceipt, identification, accessioning, processing by direct smearpreparation, centrifugation, cytocentrifugation, cell blockpreparation or thin-layer preparation.

Staining with appropriatestandard series of solutions, coverslipping and labeling ofslides.

Perform periodic maintenance of stainline, instruments,equipment and microscopes and document such activities.

Preparereagent solutions as needed.

Assist with training of new personnelinsuring high standard of performance of their duties.

Assist withevaluation of new equipment.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvideassistance to the Cytology Supervisor with the collection anddocumentaion of QA data, writing or revising of procedures asassigned, and calculation of workload statistics.

Assist CytologySupervisor as requested in monitoring cost anaylsis data relativeto procedures reagents, equipment, etc.

Inform personnel responsiblefor ordering supplies of any observed shortages.

Presentation ofinservices for other laboratory sections when changing proceduresthat may involve that section.

Performs assigned duties efficientlyand effectively in a timely organized manner.

Performs all otherduties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in anemergency, e.g. fire or disaster.

Promote smooth exchange ofspecimens, reports and phone communication between nursing service,medical staff, physician office personnel and cytologydepartment.

Informs other laboratory personnel of circumstances thatmay effect the quality of work.

Active participation the LMC ServiceExcellence Program with on-going demonstration of activecontributions to service excellence relative to cytologyservices.

Exemplify excellent customer relations, telephone manners,and willingness to assist patients, visitors, physicians, andco-workers.

Maintenance of an optimistic, professional, careeroriented demeanor.

Adhere to all hospital policies and safetyregulations.

Exhibits thorough understanding of computer functionsneeded for daily use.

Troubleshoots and resolves problems assituations require. Notifies system manager of significantproblems.

Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticalsare discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible wastestreams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior tobeing shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training isreceived within 6 months of the hire date and continuing withannual RCRA training.

Enter final results into the computer forpathologist review and signature.

We are committed to offeringquality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees andtheir families:

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurancebenefitsHealth care and dependent care flexible spending accounts(FSAs)Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) matchplan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.Employer paidlife insurance – equal to 1x salaryEmployee may elect supplementallife insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salaryAdoptionassistanceLHI provides its full-time employees employer paidshort-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90days of eligible employmentTuition reimbursementStudent loanforgivenessEqual Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of LMC toprovide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and toremain compliant with applicable state and federal laws andregulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-freeenvironment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ allemployees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy,childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but notlimited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promoteemployees from within the hospital where possible and consistentwith the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’sneeds.