WVU Medicine
Cytotechnologist at WVU Medicine
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited cytotechnologist program.
Licensed by the state of West Virginia as a cytotechnologist within 6 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous laboratory experience.
Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Cytotechnologist.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Perform and analyze according to SOP, basic and complex diagnostic procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physician.
Assist physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination during patient procedures.
Prepare reagents and solutions correctly and accurately to complete necessary testing/requests according to the SOP.
Restock the work area and FNA carts with needed supplies to assist co-workers.
Prepare and accession patient specimens, accepting only patient specimens for testing that are properly collected and labeled. Evaluate sufficiency of patient information given with specimens and resolve issues with specimen collection and specimen orders in accordance with established laboratory policies.
Perform required quality assurance and control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation resulting in timely accurate reproducible test results to ensure quality.
Perform required troubleshooting and subsequent appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner (e.g., review of the QC records).
Participate, as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established procedures and resulting in a satisfactory report.
Promptly verify abnormal/panic results and notify, as required per SOP, patient care unit and/or physician with full documentation of steps taken.
Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hospital.
Participate, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).
Physical Requirements
Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
Visual acuity must not be impaired. Color differentiation required.
Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscopes.
Working Environment
Noisy environment.
Foul or unpleasant odors.
Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel.
May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.
Skills and Abilities
Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.
Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited cytotechnologist program.
Licensed by the state of West Virginia as a cytotechnologist within 6 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous laboratory experience.
Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency as a Cytotechnologist.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Perform and analyze according to SOP, basic and complex diagnostic procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physician.
Assist physicians with FNA specimen adequacy determination during patient procedures.
Prepare reagents and solutions correctly and accurately to complete necessary testing/requests according to the SOP.
Restock the work area and FNA carts with needed supplies to assist co-workers.
Prepare and accession patient specimens, accepting only patient specimens for testing that are properly collected and labeled. Evaluate sufficiency of patient information given with specimens and resolve issues with specimen collection and specimen orders in accordance with established laboratory policies.
Perform required quality assurance and control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation resulting in timely accurate reproducible test results to ensure quality.
Perform required troubleshooting and subsequent appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner (e.g., review of the QC records).
Participate, as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established procedures and resulting in a satisfactory report.
Promptly verify abnormal/panic results and notify, as required per SOP, patient care unit and/or physician with full documentation of steps taken.
Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hospital.
Participate, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).
Physical Requirements
Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
Visual acuity must not be impaired. Color differentiation required.
Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscopes.
Working Environment
Noisy environment.
Foul or unpleasant odors.
Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel.
May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.
Skills and Abilities
Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.
Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment.
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