The region’s leading network of healthcare providers, Inspira Health is seeking a Cytotechnologist to join our team. The ability to screen various non-gyn cytologic preparations with accuracy and competency, by following strict regulatory guidelines and using cytomorphologic criteria to identify abnormal, malignant, or other significant physiologic states is required. Other duties include:
Rendering specific and accurate preliminary diagnoses on non-gyn specimens using appropriate clinical information, reference material, appropriate methods to identify cells on atypical smears and approved phrasing in preliminary diagnosis to support findings
Maintaining specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined
Entering results into the lab information system
Adhering to and documenting required quality control activities
Complying will all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
Participating successfully in a CMS-approved proficiency-testing program annually
Traveling between medical centers to provide real time (on-site) specimen adequacy to physicians in Radiology, Surgery and outpatient settings during FNA, Navigational Bronchoscopies, EUS and EBUS procedures
Perform non-gynecological specimen preparatory when necessary
Traveling between medical centers to provide real time (on-site) specimen adequacy to physicians in Radiology, Surgery, and outpatient settings during FNA, Navigational Bronchoscopies, EUS and EBUS procedures
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Cytotechnology or BS in related field with one year in a Post-Baccalaureate Cytology Program
2 years’ cytology experience preferred
ASCP or equivalent certification or eligibility preferred (must be achieved within 9 months of hire date)
Effective communication skills
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