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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 “Certified Cytotechnologist”

Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal 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.
Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
Perform karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.
Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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