Cytology Prep Technician

About the role

The Cytology Prep Technician will perform a variety of tasks related to the preparation of cytology specimens for microscopic examination, routine maintenance of the equipment used for duties such as specimen preparation and filing of blocks, slides, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all routine daily laboratory tasks as communicated by management.
• Communicate efficiently and cordially with internal customers (cytology) and external customers (other departments, pathologists, clients, etc.) via phone, email, in‑person, etc.
• Notify manager immediately of any outliers or equipment failures.
• Accession specimens in a timely manner.
• Process and concentrate specimens.
• Perform T‑2000 ThinPrep processing.
• Operate, care for, and maintain the Slide Mate printer for slide printing.
• Conduct slide staining and coverslipping.
• Assemble cases for screening.
• Document and prepare according to procedure LCA paps received and distribute with appropriate paperwork (QA sheets, requisitions, patient paperwork, etc.) to pathologists.
• Document sending of slides to LCA and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Deliver SEPA screened slides to pathologists.
• Monitor and record temperatures daily at the start of shift and make adjustments as necessary.
• Responsible for inventory control and ordering of supplies.
• Prepare stock reagents as necessary (e.g., dilutions of alcohol: 50%, 70%, 80%, 95%).
• Handle waste removal, tracking, and disposal; label, date, and store hazardous waste in flammable cabinet and empty hazardous waste containers as directed.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain logs/records and safety‑standard documentation according to guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain monthly equipment/cleaning/staining/maintenance records and charts; provide to manager monthly.
• Perform procedures according to written policies and follow prescribed quality‑control measures.
• Read, understand, and follow all applicable SOPs.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, training, or developmental opportunities.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with industry best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Adhere to the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.
• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries (non‑essential functions).
• Other duties as assigned.