Cytologist

Location:

Altru Hospital

1200 S.Columbia Rd.

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $33.80 - $50.69

Summary:

The Cytologist is responsible for detecting, differentiation and diagnosing the presence or absence of disease in gynecological and non-gynecological samples. This position assists the Pathologist with a variety of fine needle aspirates.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs microscopic examination on gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, differentiating and identifying all cells on the slides using established cytologic criteria.

• Detects, selects and clearly marks cells most representative of pathological processes present and prepares a provisional diagnosis for all gynecological and non-gynecological cases referred to the cytology supervisor or pathologist.

• Interprets acceptability of specimens received for testing, communicates correct specimen collection, transport requirements, and specimen unacceptability issues to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner assuring that documentation is completed according to standard operating procedure.

• Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspirates following standard operating procedure.

• Exercises initiative and judgment in investigating, troubleshooting and resolving QC failure, informs next level of authority as necessary and documents all action taken. Utilizes available technologies to record and retrieve data in the daily workflow.

• Prepares a final diagnosis using established cytologic terminology for gynecologic specimens reported as within normal limits.

• Performs accessioning, routine staining and coverslipping of cytologic slides.

• Maintains clear and concise specimen identification throughout the entire analytical process.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Cytotechnologist (CT) | American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Notes:

• Must also meet CLIA education and experience standards for Cytotechnologist

• For CLIA Requirements, an official transcript and/or diploma must be on file.

• Employee obtaining CT certification(s) after January 1, 2004 will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification

Work Experience:

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Continuously (67-100%)

• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

• Crawl: Not Applicable

• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)

• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

• See: Continuously (67-100%)

• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

• Outdoor: Not Applicable

• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R4105