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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 “Technical Specialist, Cytology”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Compound light microscopes
Flow cytometers
Electronic sterilizers
Centrifuge tubes
Laboratory refrigerators
Round bottom flasks
Digital cameras
Paraffin dispensers
Glass pipettes
Beakers
Stereo microscopes
Personal computers
Magnetic shakers
Automatic tissue processors
Laboratory binocular microscopes
Radiant heaters
Stereoscopic magnifiers
Fine needles
Laboratory water baths
Slide filing cabinets
Automatic slide stainers
Cytocentrifuges
Fluorescent microscopes
Distilled water units
Autoclaves
Conical flasks
Centrifuges
Funnels
Measuring cylinders
Analytical balances
Desktop computers
Confocal microscopes
Automatic coverslippers

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