What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytopreparation Technician position at Ladgov Corporation?
Schedule:
Work schedules will be coordinated based on laboratory coverage needs at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Shifts may include 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, or 11:30 PM–8:00 AM. Rotating weekends and Federal holiday coverage may be required.
Summary:
The Cytopreparation Technician will support the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service by preparing clinical specimens for cytologic examination and supporting daily laboratory operations.
Requirements:
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Work schedules will be coordinated based on laboratory coverage needs at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Shifts may include 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, or 11:30 PM–8:00 AM. Rotating weekends and Federal holiday coverage may be required.
Summary:
The Cytopreparation Technician will support the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service by preparing clinical specimens for cytologic examination and supporting daily laboratory operations.
Requirements:
- Appropriate experience performing cytopreparation or related laboratory duties
- Knowledge of safe handling procedures for potentially infectious specimens
- Ability to perform cytology specimen preparation and basic equipment troubleshooting
- No professional license or certification is required for this position
- Receive, identify, accession, and document clinical specimens
- Prepare specimens using centrifuging, smearing, cell-block preparation, staining, and cover-slipping techniques
- Monitor slide and specimen preparation quality and correct preparation issues when necessary
- Clean laboratory equipment and glassware, maintain records, and restock laboratory supplies
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