Cytologist - Laboratory - PRN

DescriptionSummary: Follows established standard practices: Prepares and stains microscopic slides from specimens of blood, tissue scrapings, and body fluids. Examines cells of the human body to detect evidence of cancer, abnormalities, and other pathological conditions. Categories slides, records classification, compiles listings of patients for follow-up analysis, and reports all unusual cell structures or abnormalities to the Pathologist. Addresses all daily operations of the cytology laboratory. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Customer Service Enters patient information, orders, and technical information into LIS. Within acceptable TAT guidelines, devises and directs performance of routine and special stains to provide appropriate slides for the microscopic evaluation of tissues, fluids, and other cytopathology specimens. Operates staining equipment, ThinPrep equipment, coverslippers and other AP equipment to provide quality slides for examinations. Performs manual stains, as needed, to provide quality slides for examinations. Assists Pathologists with fine needle aspirations. Using the microscope and stained slides, identifies and mark all unusual findings in the specimen using accepted morphologic criteria. Examines and evaluates the cell sample for the presence or absence of normal/abnormal cellular patterns; assesses malignant, pre-malignant, inflammatory, and benign changes. Refers to cellular changes that meet guidelines for supervisor and/or pathologist review. Quality Control / Improvement: performs analysis and records QC according to policy and procedure following CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission guidelines and standards. Maintenance/Lab Management: performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy & procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired reagents. Continuing Education/Development: attends, reads, or listens by tape to material of 10-12 in-house educational programs yearly; trains new staff in practices Completes tasks or special projects within the time frame as assigned, or as requested by Supervisors, Managers, or Directors. Accreditation: follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards and prepares/participates in all applicable inspections. Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent required Experience 1-2 years of experience required 2-3 years of experience in high complexity testing in an acute care hospital setting preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Cytotechnologist (ASCP) or eligible Must obtain Annual Membership (current) with certification agency  Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Additional Information: - Specialty: Cytotechnologist - Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.