Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs all duties and responsibilities of cytotechnologist.

2. Collaborates with other technical coordinators to accomplish crosstraining of personnel among laboratory sections as appropriate. Coordinates training of new personnel as needed.

3. Assists in the establishment of policies and procedures, and in preparation of the operating budget.

4. Prepares work schedules and rotations to ensure effective coverage.

5. Coordinates inventory control process.

6. Monitors all quality control activities and rescreens quality control cases.

7. Consults with supervisor, pathologist, or laboratory manager on critical problems or unusual conditions.

8. Acts as the supervisor in his/her absence.

9. Effectively communicates with physicians, nurses, hospital, and laboratory staff to resolve problems.

10. Coordinates and monitors daily technical activities. Serves as staff resource for unusual and difficult technical problems.

11. Troubleshoots and maintains equipment; contacts service for repair as needed.

12. Keeps abreast of developments in the area of responsibility investigates new methods, procedures, etc.; and recommends application as appropriate.

13. Supports and participates in the hospital's commitment to Continuous Improvement. Through the development and use of objective data, plans, implements, and evaluates processes that result in the delivery of integrated services.