Cytotechnologist

About the role

To diagnose specimens for cellular abnormalities via microscope. To correlate existing laboratory history or clinical information with microscopic findings.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, stains, and examines specimens for study to detect minute abnormalities in the shape, color, or size of a cell.
• Counsels on abnormal hormone conditions and other pathological diseases processes.
• Diagnoses negative slides and refers atypical, inconclusive, or positive cases for further evaluation; confers with supervisors and other relevant personnel on an ongoing basis about cases.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of samples and analysis to avoid patient mix-up.
• Performs and records preventative maintenance and function verification of microscope and other equipment.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements to meet American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
• Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: ASCP Board of Registry Cytotechnologist certification or eligible for certification.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold.
• Frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment.
• Constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.