Job Description

Responsibilities:

• The Cytotechnologist Supervisor job assumes responsibility for operation, technical and personnel management related duties for assigned laboratory section(s) and for solving day to day lab operational problems and notifying the Laboratory Manager, Director or Physician Supervisor of problems as appropriate.
• Maintains a patient/client focused department that complies with the standards of accrediting/regulatory agencies; oversees training and competency testing of all personnel in the department and maintains documentation; performs technical work as necessary; and promotes and ensures compliance with Ochsner Health System’s Laboratory policies, procedures and practices. 
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and personnel related information at all times and exhibits a high degree of processional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, reliability, initiative, flexibility and a high standard of ethics.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.

 

Education:

• Required - Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience:

• Required - 3 years experience in appropriate lab under a qualified Medical Director, to include experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc.
• Preferred - Experience utilizing advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment.

Certifications:

• Required - Cytotechnologist ASCP Registry.
• Current Louisiana license or temporary license as a Cytotechnologist.
• Meets CLIA and CAP requirements for testing personnel relative to scope of duties.
• Any incumbent certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP’s Certification Maintenance Program.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates daily operations.
• Supervises, trains and develops department staff.
• Oversee Performance Improvement (PI) & Quality Control (QC) Programs.
• Ensures fiscal responsibility.
• Participates in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (PALM) and departmental projects.
• Other related duties as required.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit To transform your health, please visit

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