Cytotechnician 2

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Organization:

Cytopathology

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Prepares gynecologic and nongynecologic specimens for microscopic examination by cytotechnologists and pathologists with occasional guidance. Assist Pathology and specialty laboratories in triaging and processing complex specimen orders in a timely manner with minimal guidance. Provides clerical support including assisting with the preparation of clinical reports to assure excellent quality and customer service. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares specimens according to defined procedures and ensures proper patient identification throughout the preparatory process. Document necessary quality control records including temperature charts stain quality phone call log etc. Performs routine equipment maintenance and repairs. Manages supply inventory to meet defined par levels to support testing and minimize expiration of products. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Receives and triages internal and external specimens. Handles add-on orders requests for additional materials and monitors TAT as required. Handles special requests for reference lab testing and tracks the entire process including the request to outside facilities for materials through to the receipt of the results. Prepares materials for shipping to outside facilities and reference labs. File slides and retrieve slides. Participates in managing archived slides. Participates in quality control and process improvement activities. Supports SurgPath or specialty laboratory and demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in in handling daily workflow and CAPABILITIES Quality Assurance (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective. Demonstrates quality management practices on the job which result in superior products and services delivered. Pathology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate pathology in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Laboratory Practices (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate laboratory practices in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment products or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient. Ad Hoc Reporting (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience or training accessing information to prepare simple reports. Data Entry (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data entry in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Able to interpret complex data entry instructions accurately. Customer Service (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to influence customers. Knows how to verify and clarify the needs and expectations of customers. Responds quickly and efficiently to customer service requests. Participates in and conducts meetings with customers. Keeps customers informed of status via standard reporting techniques. Meets the continuing service needs of a customer group including requests for changes in work content. Responds to customers with an appropriate level of urgency energy persistence and tenacity. Pathology Knowledge (Novice): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers anticipating their needs remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them responsive to customer needs.

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

Associates

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