0 FTE Cytotechnologist

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI • 1d ago

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Follows established procedures to prepare, process and screen cytology specimens in a timely and accurate manner. The cytotechnologist has abnormal pap and non-gynecology smears confirmed by the pathologist. Reports cytology results in compliance with hospital, state and federal regulations and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Minimum: Bachelor's degree with one year of cytology training at an accredited institution

Preferred:

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum: ASCP certification or eligible. Must be certified within one year of hire or promotion.

Preferred:

Related Experience

Minimum:

Preferred: One year hospital lab experience

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum: Must be able to operate cytology stainer, microscope, centrifuge and biological safety hood. This position must be able to screen pap smears using the Bethesda scoring method.

Preferred: Computer skills, customer service skills, troubleshooting skills

Computer Competency

Shows how to use (through a competency assessment) a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical/Mental

Minimum: Position requires walking, standing, bending and occasional lifting of objects 20 pounds or less. Exposure to infectious disease and hazardous chemicals. All clinical laboratory testing requires concentration and attention to detail. Position requires 20 - 50% of the day be spent on computer data entry.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions are fast paced with moderate to high stress. It is volume driven work and a high level of quality is necessary. Requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize. The conditions require the ability to work as a team and independently within each shift of work.

AGES OF PATIENTS SERVED

Newborns Pediatrics Adolescents Adults Geriatrics £ NA

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ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Flexibility - Demonstrates exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

Accountability - Willingly accepts personal responsibility for decisions, actions, attitudes and behaviors that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. Communicates effectively, follows through on assignments, uses resources efficiently, participates in learning opportunities and treats others with respect and dignity.

Excellence - Serves as a role model and performs job responsibilities to the highest standards in every situation. Delivers "Something More" that ensures a more complete and personally satisfying experience for every customer.

Focus - Understands and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the mission and values of the organization while contributing to the overall success of the strategic plan. All actions are rooted in providing excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs all cytology testing and procedures.

Operates all cytology equipment: cytology stainer, microscope, centrifuge and biological safety hood.

Performs special staining and instrument trouble-shooting.

Screens pap smears with the Bethesda scoring method

Conducts analytical functions as calculating, weighing and correlating of information.

Able to multi-task under a volume based work environment.

Able to organize and prioritize work to meet customer needs.

Must be a team player, able to flex out and help with completing work as soon as possible.

Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills, to patients, clients, and hospital and laboratory staff.

Accurately articulates clinical knowledge and experience to assist doctors and nurses in their role.

Demonstrates good customer service skills.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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