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Job Description
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2011.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cytotechnologists”.
Also Known As…
- Cytotechnologists
- Technical Specialist, Cytology
- Staff Cytotechnologist
- Senior Cytotechnologist
- Cytotechnologist/Histotechnologist
- Cytotechnologist/Cytology Supervisor
- Cytotechnologist Supervisor
- Cytotechnologist
- Cytology Supervisor
- Cytology Manager
- Cytology Laboratory Manager (Cytology Lab Manager)
- Specimen Preparation Assistant
- Cytologist
- Certified Cytotechnologist
Tasks for “Cytopathology Technologist”
- Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
- Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
- Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
- Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
- Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
- Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
- Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
- Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.
- Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
- Perform karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.
- Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
- Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
- Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
Related Technology & Tools
- Stereo microscopes
- Slide filing cabinets
- Distilled water units
- Personal computers
- Fluorescent microscopes
- Compound light microscopes
- Centrifuges
- Electronic sterilizers
- Conical flasks
- Cytocentrifuges
- Laboratory refrigerators
- Automatic coverslippers
- Stereoscopic magnifiers
- Glass pipettes
- Laboratory binocular microscopes
- Autoclaves
- Paraffin dispensers
- Magnetic shakers
- Measuring cylinders
- Automatic slide stainers
- Radiant heaters
- Laboratory water baths
- Funnels
- Digital cameras
- Flow cytometers
- Centrifuge tubes
- Beakers
- Analytical balances
- Confocal microscopes
- Round bottom flasks
- Desktop computers
- Fine needles
- Automatic tissue processors
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- MEDITECH software
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- Omnitech OMNILAB
- Microsoft Word
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- NeTLIMS AutoLIMS Core Lab
- EpicLab Laboratory Information System
- Elekta Impac Software IntelliLab
- Multidata Computer Systems MultiTech
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- Microsoft Excel
- Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems LabPak LIS
- CPSI CPSI System
- Psyche Systems LabWeb
- LabSoft LabNet
- GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory
- ClinLab LIS
- Fortius Lab Systems Clinical LIS
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- Orchard Software Orchard Harvest LIS
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- eTeleNext LIS
- Quality Software Systems LabHealth
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- STARLIMS