Cytotechnologist
- Req Number: 26853
- Department: Laboratory Services
- Job Type: PRN
- Shift: Days
- Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue
- City, State: Ashland, KY
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JOB SUMMARY
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Detects malignant and premalignant conditions which are used for treatment and diagnosis of disease, disorder, etc. of body fluid by performing required duties and responsibilities.
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DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
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Perform microscopic evaluation of Gynecologic and Non-gynecologic specimens, to detect, pre-malignant, and malignant disease processes.
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Assists with Fine Needle Aspiration procedures within varies locations throughout the Health System.
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Maintains appropriate documentation of workload screening, meets quality indicators, and participates in all mandatory CAP surveys.
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Performs STAT testing within established guidelines, and responds timely and effectively to requests for information regarding patient test results.
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EDUCATION/LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum requirement:
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Bachelor of Science degree in Cytotechnology Science required
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ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Cytotechnologist certification or equivalent required.
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Preferred qualifications:
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NA
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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This job operates in a professional medical laboratory environment.
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Regularly works near moving mechanical parts
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Regularly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.
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Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
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Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting)
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Frequently required to walk and move about
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Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment
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Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices
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Regularly required to communicate with physicians and other care team requiring talking and hearing
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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