Northwestern Medicine · 3 months ago
Cytology Processing Technician-Full-time Days
300 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.99/hr - $25.18/hrNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing a patient-first approach. The Cytology Processing Technician is responsible for performing pre-analytic workflows in the Cytopathology laboratory, ensuring accurate specimen processing and assisting physicians with procedures.
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Responsibilities
Tracks specimens into the laboratory. Ensures specimens are ordered and collected appropriately. Endorses all specimen issues to the coordinator (or designee) for resolution
Monitors pending logs to ensure all ordered specimens are received in the laboratory
Performs specimen preparation according to procedures, this includes but is not limited to centrifugation, fluid concentration, liquid-based preparation, cell block and core biopsy preparation, Papanicolaou staining, Diff-Quik staining and slide cover slipping
Prioritizes specimen prep based on assignments or established priorities. Completes processing within defined turn-around-times
Assists with on-site FNA procedures by preparing and staining patient samples. Performs additional preparations under the direction of the Pathologist
Maintains FNA and processing laboratories by monitoring supply inventory, operating instruments/equipment according to procedures, performing preventative maintenance on instruments/equipment according to defined schedule
Documents and performs all necessary QC required for Fine Needle and other specimen types
Monitors laboratory inventory in both the Prep lab and the FNA lab to ensure supply levels are appropriate and adequate. Submits supply orders to the Coordinator
Notifies Coordinator of instrument/equipment failures
Serves as the department Safety Officer as required, attends the monthly Laboratory Safety Meeting
Assists with annual safety training of existing staff
Assists the Coordinator with orientation and training of new staff on policies and procedures of the processing lab
Provides accurate and efficient test order entry into the Laboratory Information System
Ensures accurate routing and distribution of laboratory reports to physician offices including faxing and retrieval of microfiche test results
Maintains a safe and clean work environment
Fosters department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication
Is responsive and helpful to Manager regarding requests for information about projects and daily activities in the department
Assists in specific process improvement projects
This position requires individuals to be extremely careful and aware of the importance of eliminating laboratory errors. Position will assist with problem resolution regarding patient specimens including root cause analysis. Position participates in departmental quality improvement activities
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Computer experience-keyboard proficiency
Preferred
Prior work experience including supervisory experience in laboratory support or in the healthcare field
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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