Job Description

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization! BioReference, an OPKO Health company, is the largest full service specialty laboratory in the United States that gives healthcare providers and patients the power to make confident healthcare decisions. With a focus on oncology, urology and women's health, BioReference offers comprehensive test solutions and unparalleled expertise based on a 40 year legacy of proven science and exceptional service. Join our team and become part of the journey in making our patients and customers the highest priority.

Requirements

This position will work under the direction of the Cytology Supervisor/Manager, and Laboratory Director. Cytotechnologists are responsible for the microscopic evaluation of cellular material using established morphologic criteria for both gynecologic and non-gynecologic cases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two years of college with at least 12 semester hours in science, 8 of which are biology, plus one year cytology technical training from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAAHEP) accredited school, before September 1, 1992

2. Bachelor of Science including one year of cytology technical training from CAAHEP accredited school, after September 1, 1992

3. Current certification as a cytotechnologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

4. Current state license or registration if required

5. 3-6+ years of experience as a cytotechnologist

6. At least 3 months of consistently achieving 11.3 WLU/hour

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Medium work of lifting up to 25 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

2. Sitting at a microscope for most if not all of shift.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Maintains standards in routine testing

2. Communicates any reporting or technical problems to supervisor or manager

3. Ensure accuracy of reporting by reviewing results before releasing

4. Read, understand, and adhere to all applicable laboratory policies and procedures

5. Performs and documents required maintenance on equipment

6. Review individual pending daily

7. Examine cytology specimens for the presence of abnormal cellular changes and pathogens

8. Perform duties in an independent manner

9. Attend department meetings

10. Respond promptly to emails related to expediting cases

11. Understands all laboratory policies and procedures.

12. Documents and communicates changes in workload

13. Enter diagnostic interpretation into Cytology LIS and triage QC and Pathology cases using department protocol

14. Maintain workload records of slides screened/hours worked per 24 hour period

• 1. Workload units screened and hours worked at BioReference Health, LLC.
• 2. Workload units for an outside employer

15. Abide by established individualized workload limits determined by cytology management and approved by the laboratory director, in accordance with the following regulations:

• Within a 24 hour period the maximum number of workload units is up to 12 workload units per hour.
• The maximum screening time for a cytotechnologist is 8 hours within a 24 hour period.
• Achieve the workload productivity goal while adhering to regulatory standards
• Help maintain department facilities in neat and professional order
• Participate in a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education and provide supporting documentation
• Follow appropriate break procedures:
  • Take a paid 15 minute break if working more than 4 hours and another paid 15 minute break if working more than 6 hours.
  • Take an unpaid 30 minute break if working more than 6 hours (this break is optional and is at the employee's discretion)
  • Deduct break time from screening hours
  • Report any outside employment as a cytotechnologist in the section below:

PRODUCTIVITY/QUALITY EXPECTATIONS:

1. Consistently achieve 11.3 WLU/hour

2. False negative rate less than 1.5%, assessed monthly

3. Full manual review rate less than 20%, assessed monthly

4. At regional labs not subject to New York State regulations, can perform delegated task of 10% rescreen at supervisor's/manager's discretion

METHODS OF EVALUATION: Documented evaluations occur at the end of six months and annually thereafter.

1. Direct observation of work performance

2. Observation of compliance with safety protocols

3. Review of intermediate test results or worksheets (if applicable), quality control records, and preventative maintenance records

4. Evaluation of recording and reporting of test results (if applicable)

5. Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance/function checks

6. Assessment of test performance through testing of previously analyzed samples, internal blind, or external proficiency testing samples

7. Review of training, competency, and continuing education records

8. Assessment of problem solving skills

9. Review of attendance and tardiness records.

10. Review of compliance with SOPs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Work requires contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.

2. Work is varied in nature with sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction and stress.

3. Work requires sitting, standing, and/or walking for periods of up to four hours.

4. Work requires close attention to detail and accuracy.

5. OSHA risk factor: Category 1

BioReference is an Equal Opportunity Employer.