About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
Job Description
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm (with weekend as needed)
Essential Job functions:
- Screens and signs out all negative gyn cytology specimens according to standard operating procedure. Considers comparative data of lab-wide results.
- Screens all non-gyn specimens according to standard operating procedure for the pathologist to review and sign out.
- Performs testing and other tasks using sound judgement and evaluation; maintains appropriate turn-around-times.
- Assists in troubleshooting problems with office and lab staff.
- Practices quality control measures to ensure reliable results and compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Knowledgeable in other SMG information systems in order to obtain clinical information (eg: TouchWorks).
- Performs all instrument maintenance and documents appropriately.
- Shares responsibility for the integrity of the LIS with the supervisor, lab manager and systems analyst.
- Knowledgeable of the computer downtime procedures and participates when they are implemented.
- Integrates consult and reference lab reports in Orchard LIS.
- Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned, that are within the scope of ability.
- Successfully completes annual proficiency test as outlined by CMS (score of 90% or higher).
- Participates in peer educational program in gyn and non-gyn cytology.
- Operates prep instruments and coverslipper in order to prep specimens when necessary.
- Knowledge of maintenance and quality control procedures for SurePath processor, centrifuge and Leica coverslipper.
- Knowledge of the registration process (Orchard) in order to access cases and prints worksheets and labels when necessary.
- Assists at the collection of fine needle aspirates.
- Maintains acceptable turnaround time for all case types.
- Prepares reagents as needed.
- Assists in problem resolution.
- Maintains inventory to include sufficient volume and viable expiration dates.
General Job functions:
- Other job duties as required
Physical Job Requirements:
- Physical job requirements include physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account. Endurance is expected with prolonged standing/bending, and possibly walking. Physical strength to lift at least 25lbs for supplies.
- Concentration/ intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. The position requires multi-tasking, organizing, and priority setting.
Environmental Risks:
- Exposure to infectious biohazards, blood, body fluids.
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes.
- Sharps and Latex hazards.
Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years experience required.
- CT (ASCP) required. SCT (ASCP) preferred
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required
- Ability to use critical thinking skills; develop, plan, and organize successful projects required
- Demonstrates the ability to function autonomously and is an independent decision-maker required
- Demonstrates effectiveness as a group leader and participant and the ability to collaborate with multiple members of the health care and administrative leadership team
Pay Range: $42.12 - $52.69 Hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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