Description
Job Summary: To process and screen exfoliated cells from body fluids.
Department: Laboratory - Histology
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Hours: Variable Days M-F / 8:30am - 4:30pm (8 hour shift preferred; 4-6 hour shift possible)
Job Essentials:
- Screens GYN, Non-GYN and FNA cytology specimens.
- Prepares a final diagnosis on negative/normal gynecologic specimens.
- Enters all preliminary GYN and Non- GYN results in the system to be finalized by a Pathologist.
- Attends Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology procedures in CT, Ultrasound and Endoscopy to determine specimen adequacy. Ensures all attended procedure specimens are labeled and ordered correctly.
- Maintains all supplies and stain control log for the mobile FNA cart which is stationed in CT and endoscopy suite.
- Perform/document routine maintenance on microscopes and other laboratory equipment to ensure optimal instrument operation.
- Rescreen FNA slides from the Cytodiagnosis and Breast Care Center as well as outside institutions as requested by Pathologists.
- Prepares cytology and thin prep specimens on a STAT basis when required.
- Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
- Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.
- Performs other duties as required by department.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Biological, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science required.
- Graduate from an accredited School of Cytotechology and Certified in Cytotechnology by an HHS approved agency (ASCP).
- Minimum one year experience preferred.
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