Cytology Lab Technician

Kansashealthsystem

Kansas, US
Specimen accessioning and processing
Thin-prep processing
Manual and automated staining
Receives, accessions, and processes all specimens in Cytology including Gynecologic, Non-Gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspirations specimens

Job Summary

  • Receives, accessions, and processes all specimens in Cytology including Gynecologic, Non-Gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspirations specimens.
  • Performs processing of tiny irretrievable biopsies that are essential for cytologic/pathologic diagnosis.
  • Maintains and operates equipment, while being responsible for completion of all quality control, safety and preventative maintenance logs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Matching Summary

Receives, accessions, and processes all specimens in Cytology including Gynecologic, Non-Gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspirations specimens.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Specimen accessioning and processing
  • Thin-prep processing
  • Manual and automated staining
  • Cell block preparation
  • Quality control and safety logs
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use

Nice-to-have

  • Calm and organized in high stress
  • Prioritize work effectively
  • Assist with new employee orientation
  • Supply distribution and clinic information

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Science or 60 semester hours
  • 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry
  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • 2+ years healthcare/lab experience preferred
  • Medical terminology competence preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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