Lead Cytology Technologist

Job Description

Leads and guides Cytology Technologists by screening pap and non-GYN tests as requested in physician orders. Guides accurate tests as prescribed by the physician in a timely manner so clinicians receive accurate result enabling them to provide the best possible care.

Job Responsibility

• Guides the preparation of non-GYN and GYN specimens for evaluation by following established protocols; ensures specimen integrity throughout the process.
• Oversees the screening of non-GYN slides to provide a primary diagnosis and triage slides and findings to pathologist for final diagnosis and sign out.
• Troubleshoots test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests.
• Oversees quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards.
• Ensures optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life; reviews supplies inventory, communicates supply needs and rotates supplies when new stocking is received.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
• Reviews and sign-outs quality control and patient results into the electronic medical records system in a timely manner so clinicians and patients get their results as quickly as possible; expedites results to pathologists for stat and rush cases.
• Takes status and result requests and other questions from patients and clinicians in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintains documentation, reports and quality checks to ensure the laboratory is in compliance with regulatory agencies, accreditation and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required,
• Current License to practice as a Cytotechnologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 6 years of technical experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.