Description Summary:The purpose of this position is to provide coverage for Immediate Evaluation at both VBMC and NDH facilities. Also to provide primary slide screening of non-gyn and gyn cytology cases for our pathologists.Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York.Purpose:Responsible for preparing and screening all cytologic specimens and interpreting findings under the direction of a pathologist. This position will also assist in performing adequacy assessments on FNA cases at our Northern Dutchess Hospital locationEssential Responsibilities:
Process cytologic specimens and render interpretation under current State and Federal guidelines.
Maintain files and records according to guidelines of regulations. File slides according to department protocol and ensure that smears are kept on file for as long as needed for patient care purposes and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain quality assurance program and all appropriate documentation.
Maintain current policy and procedure manuals and ensure that all logs are current.
Log the number of smears screened per day and maintain workload limits within the standards set by the regulatory agencies.
Render assistance to the Pathologist or Radiologist in the collection of needle biopsies when necessary including performing adequacy assessment.
Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)
10.Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance11.Performs other duties as requiredEducation and Experience Requirements:·B.S. Degree in Cytotechnology. Minimum one-year experience with non-gyn cytology. Three years’ experience preferred.Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:·Knowledge MicrosoftLicense, Registration, or Certification Requirement·Current New York State Cytotechnologist License. Must meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist.Responsibilities:
Immediate Evaluations at VBMC- 30%
Immediate Evaluations at NDH-10%
Primary screening of Non-gyn slides-30%
Primary screening of GYN slides-10%
Other tasks-20% (maintaining cytology statistics/workloads, stains changes on the microscope carts, etc.)
Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical CenterOrg Unit: 1064Department: Pathology AnatomicExempt: NoSalary Range: $52.57-$65.86 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
