Cytotechnologist

Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.

Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.

Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.

Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.

Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.

Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.

Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.

Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.

Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.

Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.

Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.

Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.

Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes.

Perform karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.