At Axia Women’s Health, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of 500 providers across nearly 200 women's health centers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN physicians, breast health centers, high-risk pregnancy centers, two laboratories, urogynecology care, and fertility centers. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives.

The Cytopreparatory Technician provides professional Anatomic and Clinical laboratory services, with a focus on Gynecologic and Non-Gynecologic Cytology, including the performance of, but not limited to the following: ThinPrep processing including cytopreparation and staining of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens, quality control, instrument maintenance and validation, testing validation, and all other functions toward the attainment of quality specimen testing within the laboratory. The Cytopreparatory Technician is trained according to CLIA guidelines with the approval of the Medical Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare specimens for testing by utilization of the Hologic T2000 Processor, centrifugation, slide staining, and loading and unloading of the instruments with the appropriate specimens.
• Perform the required preventative maintenance on all equipment as defined by the standard operating procedure within the scope of his/her duties.
• Manage the delivery of prepared specimens to appropriate testing personnel. File slides and specimen containers, and discard expired samples according to laboratory retention and disposal policies.

• Assist laboratory management in the daily operations of all tasks as assigned, including inventory control and ordering of Cytology stains, solutions and other required supplies.

• Use independent judgment and knowledge to perform all related tasks.

• Solve problems and handle challenging situations with little or no supervision.

• Pocess clear written and oral communicative skills, and an aptitude for technical material in order to communicate with medical professionals.

Meet the responsibility requirements as defined by both state and federal law.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all tasks according to policy and procedure.

1. Attend staff meetings and all other training, including continuing education programs.
2. Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with gathering data and possible transport of samples.

QUALIFICATIONS

THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Previous exposure to the operations of an Anatomic Pathology Laboratory
• Operation of the Hologic T2000 Processor
• Operation of the ThinPrep Image Processor
• Operation of the Sakura Tissue-Tek Stainer

Full Time Benefits Summary

• Full time benefit-eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs, with premiums as low as $8 per pay
• Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance
• Axia-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!

At Axia Women’s Health, we’re passionate about creating a community where our colleagues and patients feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome all individuals – without regards to gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation – and proudly celebrate our individual experiences and differences.