đź“‹ Overview:
This position is responsible for preparing gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, to include accessioning, preparing staining and mounting of slides for cytologic evaluation. This position also acts like a clerk for the cytology department to include coordination of incoming calls, sending out of reports, etc.
🎓 Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in a laboratory or medical setting
đź› Responsibilities:
- Prioritize and manage workload efficiently
- Deliver accurate, complete, and high-quality results
- Handle complex assignments independently or as delegated
- Use judgment and problem-solving skills effectively
- Apply quality assurance standards and document procedures appropriately
🏥 Additional Information:
- Assist radiologists and endoscopy doctors with specimen procurement and slide preparation for immediate evaluation
- Route specimens to appropriate laboratories for diagnostic processing
- Create permanent diagnostic slides
- Specimen types may include bronchial, gastric, fluid samples, fine needle aspirations (FNA), and others requiring assessment for malignancy or infection
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Rarely
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Rarely
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
Job keywords:
Cytologist, Cytology Applications Specialist, Cytology Coordinator, Cytology Technical Specialist, Cytotechnologist, Veterinarian Technician (Vet Tech), Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Vet Lab Tech) |