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Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Primary location: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, Camden.

Rotate to other divisions for coverage.

Summary:

Prepares, evaluates and examines microscopically exfoliated cells from body fluids.

Collaborates regularly with the healthcare team including pathology, histology, radiology, physicians, and nursing to form a complete diagnosis.

Position Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates practical and theoretical knowledge of cytologic specimen collection and preparation; and is accountable and responsible for rendering specific and accurate preliminary diagnoses on all gyn and non-gyn specimens using appropriate clinical information and reference material. Uses appropriate methods to identify cells on atypical smears and approved phrasing in preliminary diagnosis to support findings.

• Attends fine needle biopsy (FNB) procedures in Radiology and Ultrasound. Assists in obtaining diagnostic quality samples and provides feedback to radiologist.

• Responsible for performing all quality assurance activities including but not limited to: proficiency survey participation, workload monitoring, abnormal report documentation, correlation of cytology and histology findings, licensure activities, selection of pathologist review slides, adherence to retention guidelines and adherence to CLIA88 mandated workload volume parameters.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Minimum of twelve months cytology experience required in an accredited laboratory preferred.

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of cytology with the ability to correlate clinical and laboratory data and utilize such information in rendering cytologic diagnoses.

Required Education:

B.S.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Valid registration as CT (ASCP).

Hourly Rate: $40.62 - $63.16 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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