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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”.

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Tasks for “Cytotechnologist/Histotechnologist”

Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
Perform karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.
Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes.

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