Shift: Days, 7.5 Hours Per Day, 37.5 Hours Per Week
Job Description: Years Experience in specialty/profession - At least 1 year Travel Experience Required (Y/N) - NO Technologies Needed - Hologic ThinPrep Certification(s) Required - NYS license, Hologic ThinPrep Imager and Review Scope certification
Float to other units (if so describe) - NO
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
v 1. Prepare, screen and evaluate gynecologic cytology specimens by microscope using the Hologic ThinPrep system - accurately transcribe and enter results into the laboratory information system (Epic).
v 2. Prepare, screen and evaluate non-gynecologic cytology specimens by microscope - accurately transcribe and enter results into the laboratory information system (Epic).
v 3. Participate in ultrasound/CT guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures to confirm adequacy.
v 4. Maintain cytology workload and quality assurance records.
v 5. Responsible for accurate specimen identification, accessioning and requisitioning - maintaining specimen integrity throughout the process.
v 6. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation.
v 7. Maintain a compliant environment, including adherence to all lab and hospital procedures, New York State and Joint Commission regulations, HIPAA standards, infection control and safety guidelines.
v 8. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities - acquire a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education per year.
v 9. Maintain slide/block and specimen retention systems according to department specimen management policies.