Cyto Tech

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Required Minimum Education:High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Other-PreferredJob Summary:Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. Is responsible for planning coordinating staffing and technical issues of the section. Responsible for working with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties ThinPrep screening (GYN-automated assisted PAP screening Non-GYN stat reads and FNA) special cytological preparations and evaluates specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for both immediate and same day microscopic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:SPECIAL PROCEDURES:* Perform NON-GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold.* Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time.* Perform GYN-Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold per facility as applicable.* 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 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 maintaining patient identification through the preparation process.* Cytology prep is performed by the Cytotechnologist per facility as applicable.* Verify the quality control (routine histochemistry stains and/or immunohistochemistry) and patient slides are acceptable before forwarding to COMPUTER PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION:* Knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and how to troubleshoot.* Pull request and pending logs sendouts in the Misys and CoPath computer systems.* Enter sendout test charges as well as intraoperative consultation and ThinPrep Pathologist review charges.* Have complete knowledge and understanding for CoPath Cytology billing physician group MANAGEMENT:* Resolve and inform any quality control and/or quality assurance issues to supervisors of involved departments.* Perform maintenance check on cytology equipment documentation required by regulatory agencies.* Monitor patient reports and prepare Reference lab requisitions to be sent out for consultation; ensure HIPPA compliance.* Coordinate staffing vacation and work duties to maintain a steady other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies standards of work and code of Minimum Education:Associates General or Bachelors General-PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise License(s) and Certification(s):Cytotechnologist - ASCP Upon Hire Preferred andRequired Minimum Experience:Minimum 4 years job-related experience Required andMinimum 1 year Cytologist experience RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:BillBRShift:Day (United States of America)Additional note:Shift: Days; no calls*Contract begins after 12/13/25All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise - Cert Reg Central Service Tech or CRCST-P - Certified Central Service Tech Provisional (1 year) within 1 Year or CSPDT - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech or CSPDT-P - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech - Provisional (1 Year) within 1 YearAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):Required Minimum Experience:Minimum 1 year Sterile processing experience in a hospital and/or outpatient setting RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:Must be able to retain knowledge of identification and necessary handling requirements of surgical instruments medical supplies and be able to understand speak and write English fluently to communicate with the nursing technical and medical computer skills are 8Shift:Evening (United States of America)Additional note:Shift 3pm-11:30pm** Contract starts after 12/6/25Travel/ local rate BR8/40

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Required Minimum Education:High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Other-PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise - Cert Reg Central Service Tech or CRCST-P - Certified Central Service Tech Provisional (1 year) within 1 Year or CSPDT - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech or CSPDT-P - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech - Provisional (1 Year) within 1 YearAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):Required Minimum Experience:Minimum 1 year Sterile processing experience in a hospital and/or outpatient setting RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:Must be able to retain knowledge of identification and necessary handling requirements of surgical instruments medical supplies and be able to understand speak and write English fluently to communicate with the nursing technical and medical computer skills are 8Shift:Evening (United States of America)Additional note:Shift 3pm-11:30pm** Contract starts after 12/6/25Travel/ local rate BR8/40Job Summary:Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. Is responsible for planning coordinating staffing and technical issues of the section. Responsible for working with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties ThinPrep screening (GYN-automated assisted PAP screening Non-GYN stat reads and FNA) special cytological preparations and evaluates specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for both immediate and same day microscopic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:SPECIAL PROCEDURES:* Perform NON-GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold.* Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time.* Perform GYN-Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold per facility as applicable.* 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 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 maintaining patient identification through the preparation process.* Cytology prep is performed by the Cytotechnologist per facility as applicable.* Verify the quality control (routine histochemistry stains and/or immunohistochemistry) and patient slides are acceptable before forwarding to COMPUTER PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION:* Knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and how to troubleshoot.* Pull request and pending logs sendouts in the Misys and CoPath computer systems.* Enter sendout test charges as well as intraoperative consultation and ThinPrep Pathologist review charges.* Have complete knowledge and understanding for CoPath Cytology billing physician group MANAGEMENT:* Resolve and inform any quality control and/or quality assurance issues to supervisors of involved departments.* Perform maintenance check on cytology equipment documentation required by regulatory agencies.* Monitor patient reports and prepare Reference lab requisitions to be sent out for consultation; ensure HIPPA compliance.* Coordinate staffing vacation and work duties to maintain a steady other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies standards of work and code of Minimum Education:Associates General or Bachelors General-PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise License(s) and Certification(s):Cytotechnologist - ASCP Upon Hire Preferred andRequired Minimum Experience:Minimum 4 years job-related experience Required andMinimum 1 year Cytologist experience RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:BillBRShift:Day (United States of America)Additional note:Shift: Days; no calls*Contract begins after 12/13/25