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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 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.
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
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.
Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.

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Analytical balances
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Automatic coverslippers
Measuring cylinders
Laboratory binocular microscopes
Autoclaves
Confocal microscopes
Centrifuge tubes
Fine needles
Cytocentrifuges
Magnetic shakers
Funnels
Laboratory water baths
Automatic slide stainers
Fluorescent microscopes
Beakers
Electronic sterilizers
Digital cameras
Conical flasks
Radiant heaters
Compound light microscopes
Flow cytometers
Distilled water units

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