Cytoprep Technician
About The Position
We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours? You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.
Requirements
- 1 year of related laboratory experience
Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the senior cytology prep technologist and cytology supervisor in this position you will be responsible for the data entry/grossing and technical processing of Non-Gynecological (Non-GYN) cytology Fine-Needle Aspirations and other fluid specimens.
- You will also be responsible for all patient integrity, accountability and quality assurance during specimen handling.
- Gross and prepare direct smears, cytospins/cytoconcentrates and cell blocks.
- Stain and cover slip all cases.
- Responsible for the documentation and quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to identify and confirm patient identity, sample integrity and accountability.
- Receipt of specimens that require opening, verifying patient identity, labeling, numbering, and transcription of written information from the test requisition.
- Technical processing and grossing of all non-gynecological cytology specimens including fine needle aspirations, direct smears and cytoconcentrates utilizing ThinPrep and cytospin/Hettich technology.
- Stain, cover slip, collate and book all cases processed.
- Perform QC and QA of all slides processed.
Benefits
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
