| Job
Code: |
1635 |
| Job
Title: |
Cytotechnologist III |
| Creation
Date: |
04/01/91 |
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| Revision
Date: |
08/06/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Exempt |
Job Summary:
To provide administrative and technical skills necessary in assisting the Technical Director with organizing, supervising and coordinating the various functions in the Cytopathology Laboratory.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
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Coordinates and directs the daily laboratory procedures.
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Assists the manager in various administrative functions.
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Supervises the cytopreparation laboratory.
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Supervises the cytopathology computer network system.
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Supervises, trains and evaluates cytotechnologists I and II’s and medical technicians and laboratory assistants.
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Analyzes, resolves, and assists personnel in handling work problems.
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Prioritizes and schedules work assignments for cytotechnologists.
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Administers personnel policies such as sick leave, vacation, transfers, promotion, discharge and other disciplinary measures.
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Accurately and efficiently screens GYN and NGYN slides.
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Revises and develops new cytology techniques.
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Participates in cytopathology residency training program and is active in designing, implementing and documenting the quality assurance program.
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Adheres to internal controls established for department.
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Performs related duties as required.
Required Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of experience. ASCP certified. (Note: Bachelor's degree is not required if ASCP certified cytotechnologist graduated from cytotechnology programs before the year of 1988).
Equipment:
Standard laboratory equipment.
Working Environment:
Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environment.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums
require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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