Cytologist - Day Shift

**Position Title:** ------------------- Cytologist - Day Shift **Department:** --------------- Anatomic Pathology Lab **Job Description:** -------------------- **_New to OU Health?  Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package, including a possible sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!_** **LOCATION/SHIFT: Downtown Oklahoma City (This position is required to support remote operations at Edmond Hospital, the downtown campus and weekly FNA clinic.) Days - 0730-1600 preferrably** _\*\*These positions are available in levels 1,2,or 3 depending on experience, education, and licenses/certifications\*\*_ **General Description:** Under immediate supervision, performs routine microscopic screening of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimen.  Accurately results and electronically signs out Cytology reports.  Assists in the collection of Fine Needle Aspirations specimens.  **Essential Responsibilities:** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position._  * Upon completion of initial competency, performs GYN, FNA and NON-GYN Cytologic patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies including appropriate turnaround times.   * Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.  * Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.    * Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.   * Assists Pathologists and Providers at Fine Needle Aspiration Procedures.   * Maintains legible and organized records including daily workload records as required by CLIA and CAP.   * Performs yearly proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.   * Participates in inventory management.   * Completes annual competency assessment.   * Processes GYN and NON-GYN specimens for microscopic review.   * Results and electronically signs out appropriate Cytology reports.   * Results and electronically co-signs out appropriate Cytology reports.   * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications (level 1):** **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science, and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required. **Experience:** 0-3 years of experience required. **Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:** Eligible for registration as a Cytologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).  Certification and/or Registration must be obtained within 9 months after employment required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required. **Minimum Qualifications (level 2):** **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required. **Experience:** 3-5 years of experience required. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s):** CT (ASCP) and current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required. **Minimum Qualifications (level 3):** **Education:**  Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology, Biology or a Life Science and completing an accredited Cytotechnology program required. **Experience:**  5 or more years of experience required. **License/Certification/Registration Requirements:** CT (ASCP) and current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**   * Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.  * Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.    * Must be able to lead a team to complete a goal.    * Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.    * Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.   * Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.   * Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.   * Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.   * Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments efficiently.   * Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.   * Knowledge of current laboratory practices, techniques and terminology.    * Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.   * Must be able to organize and evaluate work requirement to meet deadline. #cb **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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