Cytotechnologist Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

The person in this position is a Cytotechnologist in a lead role who is responsible for examining cells on glass slides to detect evidence of diseased conditions and pre-malignant and malignant cells, assists with new employee training, and provides technical assistance to staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Examine gynecological and non-gynecological slides daily according to department protocols.
• Record findings in computer system and required data on daily screening and departmental logs.
• Assist in training of new employees
• Provide technical assistance to processing employees and cytotechnologists.
• Manage distribution of non-gyn slides for pathologist review.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicate pertinent section information/issues to co-workers, supervisor, manager or
• other appropriate individual.
• Assist in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Minimum of two years of college and graduation from an approved School of Cytotechnology
• National certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Cytotechnologist.
• Must hold a valid Tennessee Cytotechnologist License.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of one (3) years experience as a Cytotechnologist screening gynecological and non-gynecological slides preferred.
• Previous experience in a leadership role preferred.