Summary

Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager, along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and the diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group, directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. Responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing and technical issues of the section. Responsible for working with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties, ThinPrep screening (GYN-automated assisted PAP screening, Non-GYN, stat reads and FNA), special cytological preparations and evaluates specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for both immediate and same day microscopic examination.

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager, along with Wellstar Laboratory Medical Directors and the diagnostic expertise of the pathologist group, directly supervises all functions of the Cytology Section. Responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing and technical issues of the section. Responsible for working with co-workers to efficiently perform cytology duties, ThinPrep screening (GYN-automated assisted PAP screening, Non-GYN, stat reads and FNA), special cytological preparations and evaluates specimens from different anatomic sites for interpretation utilizing appropriate criteria for both immediate and same day microscopic examination.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Special Procedures

Perform NON-GYN screening duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold.
Perform stat FNA procedures and routine FNA within acceptable turnaround time.
Perform GYN-Automated assisted PAP duties accurately and efficiently meeting error threshold per facility as applicable.
Enter cytological findings in the laboratory computer system and distribute to the assigned pathologist.
Continually update and follow all regulatory guidelines set by OSHA, CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, etc.
Perform embedding, microtomy, special staining and IHC techniques per facility as applicable.

Cytology Preparation

Ensure that specimens and patients are properly labeled with patient and site information when received in the laboratory.
Accurately accession and enter patient data and specimen type into the Laboratory computer system.
Process each specimen maintaining patient identification through the preparation process.
Cytology prep is performed by the Cytotechnologist, per facility as applicable.
Verify the quality control (routine, histochemistry stains and/or immunohistochemistry) and patient slides are acceptable before forwarding to pathologist.

Pathology Computer, Principle and Instrumentation

Knowledge of all cytology instrumentation and how to troubleshoot.
Pull request and pending logs sendouts in the Misys and CoPath computer systems.
Enter sendout test charges as well as intraoperative consultation and ThinPrep Pathologist review charges.
Have complete knowledge and understanding for CoPath Cytology billing, physician group codes.

Quality Management

Resolve and inform any quality control and/or quality assurance issues to supervisors of involved departments.
Perform maintenance check on cytology equipment documentation required by regulatory agencies.
Monitor patient reports and prepare Reference lab requisitions to be sent out for consultation; ensure HIPPA compliance.
Coordinate staffing, vacation, and work duties to maintain a steady workflow.

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Associates General or Bachelors General (Bachelors preferred)
Cytotechnologist - ASCP Upon Hire Preferred
Minimum 4 years job-related experience Required
Minimum 1 year Cytologist experience Required

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.