Pathology Technician - Cytology

About the role

Join our pathology lab team in providing exceptional patient care and gain valuable medical skills while playing a critical part in our patients’ diagnoses. Start your career with us and make a difference in our patients’ journey to recovery.

Responsibilities

• Cytology fine needle aspirate collection, accessioning and processing
• Prepare and accession slides and blocks for non-gynecological fluids
• Accession and process Thinprep PAP slides; label and send cases for HPV testing
• Perform staining of slides and quality control processes as required
• Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relative to position
• Recognize and minimize safety risks and comply with all safety practices and protocols
• Provide technical assistance in the laboratories; perform laboratory duties to assist technologists, technicians, pathologists’ assistants and/or pathologists
• Handle related equipment including maintenance; clean work area and stock supplies
• Assist in reference lab work including packaging, mailing, tracking, and report filing as needed
• Train and onboard new employees
• Assist in obtaining biological samples for study and prepare tissues for processing and examination (Histology/Gross Laboratory)
• Perform complex histological procedures: gross, embed, microtomy, and stain to make tissue slides for diagnosis
• Collect, prepare, and process specimens in the Clinical Laboratory setting
• Assist in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks
• Aid in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies
• Enter laboratory orders and results as required
• Ensure accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment
• Perform waived tests and/or phlebotomy when required

Requirements

• One year previous laboratory experience preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or other related field that includes 30 combined semester hours of biological science and chemistry

Skills

• Skill in use of laboratory equipment
• Ability to recognize and minimize safety risks
• Knowledge of safety practices and protocols
• Equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Specimen preparation and processing
• Data entry and accuracy
• Phlebotomy and waived testing (as needed)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Pay

Salary Range: $23.50 - $36.00 per hour

Schedule

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts; Full time (40 hours per week); Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm, no weekends or call.