Cyto Preparatory Tech – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days

• 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.
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Surepath Prep Certification preferred Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience in centrifugation, dilutions, cytocentrifugation, staining, cover slipping, solution making, pipetting and filtering Experience PREFERRED: N/A Education/training REQUIRED: High School or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Science or related field 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.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: N/A Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities

• Prolonged standing,
• Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing,
• Speak clearly,
• Write legibly,
• Reading,
• Logical thinking
• Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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