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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”

Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
Perform karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.
Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
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.
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
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.
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.
Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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