Occupational Summary

Participate in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening & evaluating slides of cytologic specimens (gynecologic, non-gynecologic & FNA) for the detection of cancer and/or otherpathologic conditions.

Work Performed

May perform any or all of the following duties: Evaluate gynecologic & /or non-gynecologic slides for the presence or absence of disease. Provide differential diagnoses & discuss cytologic criteria. Accurately record diagnoses on the computer. Submit appropriate slides to the pathologist for review. Review patient history related to diagnoses. Review specimen requisition/slide for completeness & accuracy of labeling Review individual monthly statistics with manager on a semi-annual basis. Participate in semi-annual CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) diagnostic review with manager & medical director. Recognize cytologic (diagnostic /preparatory) issues of concern & address with appropriate CT staff member. Help in the cytology preparation area as necessary. Regularly participate in CE activities Identify cases for educational resources & share them with the Teaching Coordinator. Participate in workshops, scientific papers, & posters18BX15. Mentor cytotechnology students (> 2 years screening experience). 10% QC (Quality Control) & 5-year look back re-screen. (CLIA required >/=5 years). FNA Coverage (>/= 1 year's screening experience FNA/Non-Gynecologic specimens) to include: review clinical histories of patients for procedures, prepare FNA samples, perf orm immediate adequacy assessments& triage for ancillary studies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to screen >/= 50 slides/day. Must be able to distinguish colors Effective communic ation skills Good computer skills Good organization skills High level &a mp; understanding of cytology theory & practice through evidence of continuing education

Level Characteristics

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative idea of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas, an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, th at the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voic es are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Within the clinical laboratories we embrace Duke's purpose, placing the patient at the center of everything we do. We do this by demonstrating behaviors that focus on delivering patient-and family-centered care and embodying the values that promote a positive work culture. We expect every team member to commit to these values and hold each other accountable in the spirit of mutual respect and belonging.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in cytology or related field or a Bachelor of Arts degree with 24 semester hours of required science coursework. Successful completion of a CAHEA accredited cytology program. Masters preferred. Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

None required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

BS/BA CT(ASCP) certification or eligible or equivalent. Passing the board certification examination is a condition of continued employment.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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