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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”

Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.
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.
Perform karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.
Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
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.
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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