Coor Cytology

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Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager, along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and the diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group, the Cytology Section Manager directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. The manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing and technical issues of the section, while working with colleagues to efficiently perform cytology duties:
Thin Prep screening (GYN‑automated assisted PAP screening, Non‑GYN, stat reads), FNA, special cytological preparations and the evaluation of specimens from different anatomic sites for immediate and same‑day microscopic examination.

• SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
  • Perform NON‑GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently, meeting the required error threshold.
  • Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time.
  • Perform GYN‑Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently, meeting the required error threshold per facility.
  • Enter cytological findings in the laboratory computer system and distribute to the assigned pathologist.
  • Continually update and follow all regulatory guidelines set by OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, etc.
  • Perform embedding, microtomy, special staining and IHC techniques per facility as applicable.
• CYTOLOGY PREPARATION:
  • Ensure that specimens and patients are properly labeled with patient and site information when received in the laboratory.
  • Accurately accession and enter patient data and specimen type into the laboratory computer system.
  • Process each specimen while maintaining patient identification throughout the preparation process.
  • Cytology prep is performed by the Cytotechnologist, per facility as applicable.
  • Verify that routine, histochemistry stains and/or immunohistochemistry quality controls and patient slides are acceptable before forwarding to the pathologist.
• PATHOLOGY COMPUTER, PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION:
  • Knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and how to troubleshoot.
  • Pull requests and pending logs; send out in the Misys and CoPath computer systems.
  • Enter sendout test charges as well as intraoperative consultation and Thin Prep Pathologist review charges.
  • Have complete knowledge and understanding of CoPath Cytology billing and physician group codes.
• QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
  • Resolve and inform any quality control and/or quality assurance issues to supervisors of involved departments.
  • Perform maintenance checks on cytology equipment and document required by regulatory agencies.
  • Monitor patient reports and prepare reference lab requisitions for consultation, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
  • Coordinate staffing, vacation, and work duties to maintain a steady workflow.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Bachelor’s Degree Required

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• CyTechnologist – ASCP (Preferred)

Minimum 4 years job‑related experience. Minimum 1 year Cytologist experience.

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