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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 Supervisor”

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

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

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