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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 “Cytology Manager”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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