Primary Location:

UofL Hospital

Address:

530 S Jackson St Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

The cytotechnologist must have extensive knowledge in preparing, staining and evaluating gynecological and non-gynecological material including fine needle aspirations. Must be competent with assessing all material with a high level of accuracy. Must show good judgement with attention to details as well as respect for patient confidentiality. The cytotechnologist must work professionally and courteously with physicians, patients, guests and other employees.

Job Description:

1.    Performs processing, staining and coverslipping of various types of cytologic material.
2.    Assists with fine needle aspiration immediate evaluation and procurement.
3.    Performs clerical duties including entering data into computers, answering phones, and distribution of reports.
4.    Monitors quality assurance.
5.    Works with others in a professional and courteous manner.
6.    Assists with training and teaching of students, residents, and others.
7.    Completely and correctly screens and interprets cytologic specimens.
8.    Performs other duties as assigned.
III.    University of Louisville Hospital Core Expectations 

Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.

Valuing Diversity: recognizing and embracing the unique talents and contributions of others.

Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.

Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform. Continuously looking for improvements. Accepts responsibility for actions and results.

Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction.

Developing Others: views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop.

Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.

Integrity: conducts business with honesty and professional ethics. Seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.

Additional Responsibilities:

•    Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

•    Adheres to and exhibits our core values:

 *Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.

*Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.

•    Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.

•    Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

•    Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.

•    Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

Skills, Knowledge or Abilities critical to this role: 
Cytotechnology and pathology knowledge are paramount.  Medical terminology is also required.

Language Ability: 

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability:  
Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events
Computer Skills: 
Must be able to utilize both laboratory and hospital computer systems.  Will be adept at utilizing computer word processing, spreadsheets, and email programs.

Additional Job Description:

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

Must fulfill one of the following requirements:

1) Must be a graduate of an accredited school of cytotechnology.

2) Prior to 9/1/1992 completed 2 years in an accredited institution and 12 months of formal cytology training from an approved school of cytotechnology.

3) Prior to 9/1/1992 achieved a satisfactory grade in an HHS proficiency test for cytotechnologists.

4) Prior to 9/1/1994 have 2 years’ full time experience or equivalent within the preceding 5 years examining slides under the supervision of a physician certified in pathology. Also 6 months’ cytology training and 2 years of supervised full time experience in cytology.

Graduate of accredited school of cytotechnology and bachelor’s degree preferred.

Cytology certification or eligible by an approved HHS agency (ASCP or IAC).

Individuals who are ASCP certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program.

Experience (required and preferred):

3 years preferred but not mandatory.

Work Environment/Job Activities

TRAVEL

DEGREE OF FREQUENCY

    Local

High-over 60%

  Moderate-31-60%

 Light-0-30%

  N/A

    National

High-over 60%

  Moderate-31-60%

 Light-0-30%

  N/A

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/EQUIPMENT USAGE

 (Please note the percentage of time the activity or equipment is used as part of the job.

Activities

HIGH

Over 60%

MODERATE

31-60%

LIGHT

0-30%

NONE

0%

    Sitting

    Standing

    Bending

    Walking

    Driving

    Dexterity

    Vision

    Hearing

    Lifting (20 lbs.)

    Repetitive Motions

Equipment

      Computer

      Telephone

      FAX

      Scanner

      Copier

Other physical activity or equipment usage if moderate or high (please explain):

Disclaimers

• Critical features of this job are listed above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Acknowledgement

I have read and received a copy of this job description.

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