Travel Cytotech​/Cytogenetics - in Marietta, GA

Position: Travel Cytotech / Cytogenetics - $2,480 per week in Marietta, GA
Cytotech / Cytogenetics

Location:

Marietta, GA

Agency:  Cynet Health

Pay:  $2,480 per week

Shift Information:  Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position

Job Title:

Cytotechnologist
Profession:
Cytotech
Specialty:
Laboratory
Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day
Hours per

Shift: 8

Experience:

Minimum 4 years job-related experience required.
License:
Cytotechnologist certification required upon hire.

Certifications:

ASCP certification preferred.
Must-Have:
Minimum 1 year Cytologist experience required.

Description:

Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager, supervises all functions of the Cytology Section.
Responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing, and technical issues of the section.
Works collaboratively with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties, Thin Prep screening, and special cytological preparations.
Evaluates specimens from diverse anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for immediate and same-day microscopic examination.

Core Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Perform NON-GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently, meeting error thresholds.
Conduct stat fine needle aspiration procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround times.
Execute GYN-Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently, adhering to facility error thresholds.
Enter cytological findings in the laboratory computer system and distribute them to the assigned pathologist.
Continually update and adhere to all regulatory guidelines set by relevant governing bodies.
Perform embedding, microtomy, special staining, and immunohistochemistry techniques as applicable.

Ensure that specimens and patients are properly labeled with relevant information upon receiving them 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.
Verify the quality control of routine and special histochemistry stains or immunohistochemistry slides before forwarding them to the pathologist.

Possess knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and troubleshooting techniques.
Manage request and pending logs in the laboratory computer systems.
Enter charges for sendout tests and intraoperative consultations.
Maintain complete knowledge of cytology billing practices.

Resolve and notify supervisors of any quality control or quality assurance issues.
Conduct maintenance checks on cytology equipment and document compliance with regulatory agencies.
Monitor patient reports and prepare requisitions for consultation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Coordinate staffing, vacation, and work duties to maintain a steady workflow.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all relevant policies, standards of work, and the code of conduct.

Requirements
Required for Onboarding   BLS
Pharmacology
Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam