Cyto/Histo Support Tech
About The Position
The Cyto/Histo Support Tech performs assigned laboratory duties in the gross room, frozen section room, cytology, and/or histology areas. Responsibilities include supporting specimen workflows and maintaining supplies, equipment, stains, and specimen storage. The role also performs and documents quality control and quality assurance activities and communicates with laboratory and hospital teams, affiliate sites, pathologists, physicians, and physician office staff to address specimen and order quality issues, provide general information, and refer technical personnel. The position supports safe, efficient laboratory operations and patient care while helping the department meet accreditation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience in a hospital setting and knowledge of laboratory medical terminology (preferred).
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a science-related field.
- One year of experience in a hospital setting and knowledge of laboratory medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned-area specimen workflows, including patient registration, case accessioning, specimen processing, slide staining, cover glass application, and case distribution.
- Perform slide, block, and report filing; telephone and fax communications; reagent manufacturer documentation; routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and reporting; and preparation, ordering, handling, shipping, and tracking of send-out specimens.
- Perform and document quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Carry out assigned gross room, frozen section room, cytology, and/or histology duties, including frozen section stain maintenance, tissue disposal, specimen storage management, stain maintenance and documentation, office supply requests, and shipping.
- Maintain efficient supply inventory and submit requests in a timely manner to support daily operations.
- Communicate with laboratory and hospital teams, affiliate sites, pathologists, physicians, and physician office staff regarding specimen and order quality issues, general information, and technical personnel referrals.
- Use department technology systems accurately; recognize, correct, and report variances to improve laboratory operations.
- Follow safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; use appropriate protective equipment and body mechanics; and identify, report, and help resolve safety variances or suspected non-compliance.
- Help ensure the department meets College of American Pathologists (CAP), DNV, and other applicable accreditation standards through activities such as validation testing, proficiency samples, preventive maintenance, quality-control documentation, temperature checks, and method comparisons.
- Collaborate with physicians and physician office staff, nursing, and nursing representatives to meet patients’ specialized needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
