| Location | Galveston, TX |
Job Title: Cytologist
Job Location: Texas
Start Date: October 12th
Shift: 7:30am - 4pm
JOB SUMMARY
Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.
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.
The Cytotechnologist is responsible for recording:
?The slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed.
?For each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories.
?The number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing:
Aligned to Laboratories. Dedicated to People. Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the ONLY Staffing Agency founded by a Pathologists Assistant that Only Focuses on Labs!
With 12 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, and lab leaders find travel, permanent, and temp to perm laboratory positions nationwide.
As an employee of Nicklas Laboratory Staffing, we provide employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance active on day one. We also provide you with no cost employer malpractice insurance, and a matching retirement program where you are fully vested.
This is your professional journey Nicklas Laboratory Staffing will be your Advocate. Youve worked hard to build your skills. Let us help you find the perfect opportunity to put them to use. We make the job search easy, stress-free, and tailored to what matters to you. Whether youre looking for flexibility in a travel position, or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.