Cytologist - Hamilton, NJ

Job Title: Cytologist

Location: RWJ - Hamilton

Department Name: Lab RWJHH

Req #: 0000215365

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.48 - $60.78 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview :

Cytologist will be present in the operating room to provide onsite adequacy of FNAs, EBUS, and EUS procedures when needed. The Cytologist will complete cytological screening of Non-GYN and GYN cases.

Qualifications :

Required :

• Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology or equivalent
• Graduate from an approved School of Medical Technology

Preferred :

• Six years’ working experience

Certifications and Licenses Required :

• CT certification from ASCP

Scheduling Requirements :

• Day shift
• Full Time

Essential Functions :

• Assists in the training of new employees and students
• Works on special projects as requested by the Director
• Segregates laboratory wastes according to established policies
• Verifies orders from scripts and orders procedures in LIS
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs instruments and lab equipment, if possible
• Assists in clerical duties as needed
• Assumes responsibility for procedural and system controls, problem-solving, teaching and supervision of the department

• Acts as coach/ cheerleader in the department in building consensus and staff motivation to exceed departmental and hospital goals,
• Criteria: slides screened within 24 hours of collection M-F
• Overall TAT to show > 90 percent of cases reported within 72 hours of collection
• Documents workload per CLIA 88 regulations

• Produces accurate medical diagnostic interpretations, manually and with instrumentation within departmental timelines in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Monitors results for unusual, abnormal or unreasonable results and performs confirmatory testing and troubleshooting per departmental procedures and best practices with directorial oversight
• Performs repairs, maintenance, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on lab instruments and equipment with directorial oversight per departmental and manufacturers specifications

• Acts as key operator for equipment as needed

• Reviews, updates and corrects all QC, QA, PM and repair records required by accreditation agencies -CAP, AABB, JC and State of New Jersey- to ensure full compliance, accreditation and minimal deficiencies cited during inspections

• CAP inspection with less than 2 phase II deficiencies

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer