Cytology Technician

Cytology Technician

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Cytology Supervisor or Manager, the Cytology Lab Assistant is responsible for the efficient, accurate, and safe receipt, handling, processing, and distribution of cytology specimens. This position supports cytotechnologists and pathologists by preparing specimens for testing, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures, safety standards, and patient privacy requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and check in specimens delivered by couriers, ensuring all incoming samples are properly documented and accounted for.
• Enter patient demographics, clinical information, specimen sources, and test orders accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Perform gynecologic (GYN) and non-gynecologic (non-GYN) specimen processing according to established laboratory procedures.
• Retrieve, organize, and forward specimens to other laboratory departments as needed.
• Assign, organize, and distribute slides to cytotechnologists and pathologists for examination and review.
• Verify specimen identification and ensure proper labeling, handling, storage, and tracking throughout the laboratory workflow.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Follow all laboratory safety protocols and established procedure manuals.
• Comply with patient confidentiality, privacy, and information security policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Cytology Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality, recognizing that consistent staffing is critical to daily laboratory operations, turnaround times, and patient care.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter and retrieve information in laboratory information systems.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and established laboratory protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle biological specimens safely and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities without compromising accuracy or quality.

Work Environment

This position works in a clinical laboratory setting and requires adherence to established safety practices, quality standards, and specimen-handling procedures.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Cytology Supervisor or Manager.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person