Cytotechnologist (PRN

Cytotechnologist (PRN)
We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfil our mission.

In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust

Cytotechnologist (PRN)
We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfil our mission.

In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust
Under general supervision, the cytotechnologist performs the tests ordered in the specific laboratory section(s) as assigned. This position will ensure and maintain high quality patient care.

• Prepares and stain cytologic preparations and screen smears for abnormalities.
• Assists at biopsy procedures.
• Collects and reports Quality Assurance Data. Performs clerical functions such as data entry, accessioning, filing and billing.
• Responsible for the day-to-day laboratory section operation and performing and reporting test results.
• The cytotechnologist is responsible for recording:
  • The slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed.
  • For each twenty-four (24) hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories.
  • The number of hours spent examining slides in each twenty-four (24) hour period.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited Cytology Program, and at least two (2) years of related work experience in the field of Cytology.
• License/Certification: CT (ASCP) Certification
• Ability to perform a full range of cytologic procedures.
• Ability to evaluate new techniques and procedures in the laboratory.

• Sitting in a normal seated position, walking, and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.