Cytopreparatory Technician, Cytology Lab, Winston Campus, 1st shift

Department:

60941 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Cytology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8-5 pm

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Cytology Lab
• Winston Campus

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in chemical, Physical or Biological Science.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred.
• Three years of cytology or laboratory experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures correct identification of patient samples beginning with accessioning and continuing throughout the preanalytic process.
• Operates ThinPrep and SurePath Processors for gynecological and non-gynecological specimens.
• Processes and grosses Nongynecologic Cytology Specimens including Fine Needle Aspirations and Cytology Core Biopsies for diagnostic evaluation following established procedures including those for ThinPrep, SurePath, Cytospins, and cell blocks.
• Utilizes judgement on cytology specimens as to best course of processing specimens with aid of established procedures and guidance of manager/ senior cytotechnologists. Reviews and consults manuals and procedure bulletins when needed.
• Coverslips microscopic slides as indicated in procedure manual.
• Performs and documents QA activities correctly.
• Ensure that all inventories are complete and appropriate supplies are ordered.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and work practice controls as listed in the section task list. All hospitals require safety training to be completed. Adherence to CAP, CLIA, and OSHA regulations.
• Stains microscopic slides as indicated in the procedure manual.
• Maintains cytology slide files according to established procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of procedures and protocols related to specimen processing and staining.
• Ability to meet CMS requirements for high complexity testing due to performing grossing.
• Ability to competently and accurately use electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues with vendors and technical representatives.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach cytopreparatory techniques to fellows, residents, students and new employees.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients.
• Exposure to risk of bloodborne/airborne disease.
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection).
• Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Possible exposure to toxic/flammable/explosive chemicals and gases.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Subject to injury from sharps.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• Subject to stressful situations.

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Processes and prepares cytological specimens from all body sites for diagnosis rendered by the Cytotechnologist and Pathologist in compliance with section policies and procedures.