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JOB DESCRIPTION

Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.
• No experience required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments.

Microscope, centrifuges, filtration apparatus, automatic stainer, chemical reagents, pipettes, and other laboratory equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE:

8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, rotating between League City, Galveston and Clear Lake Campuses.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Fixes, stains, and prepares microscopic slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility.
• Evaluates cell color, shape, and size to determine abnormalities.
• Examines human cell samples to determine the presence of precancerous changes, cancer, or infections.
• Performs a variety of laboratory procedures.
• Assists clinicians within the hospital for the procurement of material from fine needle aspirations.
• Assures specimen labeling requirements are met and all necessary clinical information is available.
• Responds to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors that can influence test results.
• Assists with or performs accessioning, processing, and staining of specimens in accordance with the cytology processing manual.
• Records classification and presents unusual characteristics to the pathologist.
• Maintains records of assignments performed in cytology section.
• Participates in continuing education, quality control procedures and documents accordingly; participates in proficiency testing.
• Maintains laboratory area and equipment and performs including proper disposal of all bio-hazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.
• Maintains accurate inventory to complete work, and orders supplies as needed.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Galveston, TX 77550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person