Job Description:The Certified Cytologist provides a diagnostic evaluationfor malignancy and other disease states on both gynecological and a widevariety of non-gynecological body samples.

　　Job Specifics:Benefits Eligible: YesEntry rate: $29.78Shift Details: 40 hours/week. M - F, Day ShiftDepartment/Unit: St. Mary's Lab

　　Scope:

　　Accurately processes and prepares specimens for screening. Correlates patienthistory to cellular findings and chooses appropriate cases for pathologistreview. Allows appropriate time for slide review of cases, screens the totalarea of each slide, and adheres to guidelines for daily workload standards.Follows specimen acceptance guidelines and technical procedures. Understandsand appropriately utilizes stains, fixative and reagents. Performs look-backas required, and utilizes appropriate action with abnormal and/or unusualand/or inadequate test specimens/results. Performs specimen procedures andcollection procedures as required.

　　Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, accuracy, andcompleteness. Recognizes basic cytology quality assurance problems and takesappropriate corrective action. Records and evaluates quality control data.Identifies and implements solutions to problems as identified through QualityAssurance, Quality Control or Performance Improvement Initiatives.

　　Assists in maintaining the laboratory section to CLIA , CAP and JointCommission standards and regulatory requirements. Performs proficiency testingas required by accreditating agencies.

　　Documents and communicates information thoroughly and accurately. Ensures safeand effective hand off between shifts by communicating clearly with oncomingshift. Monitors equipment reliability and safety. Reports issues and/orrepairs or service due. Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms, andequipment to maintain work environment.

　　Performs special projects as assigned. Completes special projects and taskswithin time guidelines and reviews progress with the section manager asneeded. Assists in writing and reviewing new policy/procedure for thesection as needed. Provides education to others as needed, assists in LISdesign, upgrades, maintenance of database, if required. Participates inlearning activities to expand understanding and knowledge of the field ofcytol

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's Degree in Cytology

　　CT (ASCP) certification

　　Preferred:

　　One (1) year laboratory experience is preferred

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative ofthe knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled businesshours or scheduled shifts is requiredKnowledge of gynecological, non-gynecological and FNA biopsy screening forall age groups utilizing the policy/procedures for the department.

　　Physical Requirements:Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to movefingers and hands.See and read computer monitors and documents.Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on acomputer, telephone, or other equipment.May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending,kneeling and reaching.

　　Anticipated job posting close date:01/23/2024

　　Location:St Marys Medical Center

　　Work City:Grand Junction

　　Work State:Colorado

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

　　The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly ratedependent upon experience.$29.78 - $52.91

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