Cyto Preparatory Tech – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days
About The Position
The Cytology Preparatory Tech processes gynecologic, non-gynecologic and fine needles aspiration biopsy samples from patients of all ages for microscopic evaluation and interpretation to include centrifugation, cytocentrifugation, saponization, liquid based monolayer techniques, staining and cover slipping. Independent action(s) required: Call a patient’s physician to obtain additional information and solve a problem with patient and/or specimen identification. Must determine specimen adequacy in order to prepare the prescribed number of slides for microscopic evaluation and process the specimen for ancillary studies such as cell blocks, immunohistochemical stains, etc. Must decide if specimen contains excess blood or mucus so the proper procedure can be followed to rid the specimen of these elements to optimize cellular visualization. Age Specific groups served: All.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience in centrifugation, dilutions, cytocentrifugation, staining, cover slipping, solution making, pipetting and filtering.
- High School or equivalent education/training.
Nice To Haves
- Surepath Prep Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Science or related field
Responsibilities
- Processes gynecologic, non-gynecologic and fine needles aspiration biopsy samples from patients of all ages for microscopic evaluation and interpretation.
- Performs centrifugation, cytocentrifugation, saponization, liquid based monolayer techniques, staining and cover slipping.
- Determines specimen adequacy to prepare the prescribed number of slides for microscopic evaluation.
- Processes the specimen for ancillary studies such as cell blocks, immunohistochemical stains, etc.
- Decides if specimen contains excess blood or mucus and follows the proper procedure to optimize cellular visualization.
- Calls a patient’s physician to obtain additional information and solve a problem with patient and/or specimen identification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
