Cytotechnologist I at Cleveland Clinic

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Job Title

Cytotechnologist I

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Cytology-Main Campus Hospital:

Job Code

E24001

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Cytotechnologist, you will prepare and examine body cells under the microscope to detect abnormalities that may be important to the early diagnosis of cancer or other diseases. The field is perhaps best known for the pap test, an evaluation of cells from the uterine cervix. Cytology techniques can also identify precancerous or cancer cells in virtually any area of the body.

A caregiver in this position works 8: 00am – 4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform routine screening of GYN and non-GYN specimens, i.e. high complexity testing, in a compliant manner.

• Report results and document daily workload records.

• Process specimens for analysis according to specifications and the type of specimen.

• Be responsible for documenting slide interpretation results of each gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology case examined or reviewed.

• Be responsible for documenting the total number of slides examined or reviewed in the laboratory as well as the total number of slides examined or reviewed in any other laboratory or for any other employer for each 24-hour period.

• Be responsible for documenting the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

• Perform laboratory testing in a compliant manner.

• Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.

• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

• Assume responsibility for and act regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues.

• Maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

• Assume responsibility for good documentation practices and maintain clear and legible records.

• Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.

• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

• Function as an educator and provide instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, residents, etc.

• Assist in the collection and processing of fine needle aspiration specimens.

Pattern I requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or cytotechnology from a four-year college or university

• Graduate from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or other organization approved by HHS OR certified in cytotechnology by a certifying agency approved by HHS

• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology to be able to render a final diagnosis for gynecologic slides requiring independent medical judgment and initially evaluate non-gynecologic slides prior to pathologist final diagnosis

Pattern II requirements:

• Meet the CLIA qualifications for cytotechnologist grandfathering clauses. See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, §493.1483(b)(3), §493.1483(b)(4), or §493.1483(b)(5); Cytotechnologist Qualifications. Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided and education with be verified

• Certified as a Cytotechnologist (CT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology to be able to render a final diagnosis for gynecologic slides requiring independent medical judgment and initially evaluate non-gynecologic slides prior to pathologist final diagnosis

Pattern III requirements:

• Master’s degree from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or other organization approved by HHS

• Board eligible or less than three years of laboratory training or experience as a cytotechnologist in a high complexity laboratory

• Certified as a Cytotechnologist (CT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology to be able to render a final diagnosis for gynecologic slides requiring independent medical judgment and initially evaluate non-gynecologic slides prior to pathologist final diagnosis

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• TP Imager certification

• Open to rotating to regional sites as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity required when handling gross specimens and utilizing instrumentation, ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be regularly exposed.

• Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.

• The ability to distinguish colors.

• Typical physical demands include ability to sit or stand extensively and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying of 5 to 40 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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