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SSM Health PRN Cytotechnologist in Mt. Vernon, Illinois
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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
This is a PRN (as needed) position to fill in for vacations and leaves of absences. Variable shifts at either hospital in Centralia or Mt. Vernon.
Job Summary:
Under general direction, performs and interprets a variety of high complexity laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Cytopathology laboratory to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Procedures may include screening, preparation, processing, and reporting of specimens. Cytology or Cytopathology is diagnosing diseases by looking at single cells and small clusters of cells under a microscope.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing laboratory activities for patient population served.
Establishes and implements a system for receipt, identification and control of specimens.
Prepares specimens for analyses according to specifications.
Selects, performs, monitors and evaluates cytochemical procedures for assessing cellular constituents.
Examines microscopically stained smears for evidence of malignancy or abnormalities. Marks suspicious cells on slides for evaluation by the pathologist. Records test results according to established protocols.
Prepares reagents according to prescribed direction; maintains reagent log and control system.
Maintains equipment and instruments in good working order, and ensures appropriate levels of supplies and reagents are on hand.
May perform administrative and clerical duties as needed.
Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
Licenses / Certifications:
FUTURE - Cytotechnologist (CT) within six months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3401000046 Laboratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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