Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Cytology Coordinator WMCG - Augusta Georgia
Wellstar Health System, Inc., Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30905
Job Summary
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Special Procedures: Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time. Continually update and follow all regulatory guidelines set by OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, etc. Accession cytology cases. Perform DiffQwik stain. Process GYN and non-GYN samples. Cytology 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. Pathology 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 codes. Quality 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 workflow. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
or Associates General *** Format Error Bachelors General-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
MLT(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician-Preferred within 1-1/2 Yrs or MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist-Preferred within 1-1/2 Yrs or LPN - Lic Practical Nurse-Preferred within 1-1/2 Yrs Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 year Laboratory related experience Required or Minimum 1 year Clinical patient experience Required Required Minimum Skills:
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Special Procedures: Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time. Continually update and follow all regulatory guidelines set by OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, etc. Accession cytology cases. Perform DiffQwik stain. Process GYN and non-GYN samples. Cytology 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. Pathology 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 codes. Quality 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 workflow. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
or Associates General *** Format Error Bachelors General-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
MLT(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician-Preferred within 1-1/2 Yrs or MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist-Preferred within 1-1/2 Yrs or LPN - Lic Practical Nurse-Preferred within 1-1/2 Yrs Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 year Laboratory related experience Required or Minimum 1 year Clinical patient experience Required Required Minimum Skills:
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.