Occupation information for Cytotechnologists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• 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.
• Examine specimens, using microscopes, to evaluate specimen quality.
• Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
• Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or other method.
• Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
• Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment, such as microscopes.

Tools:

• Analytical balances
• Benchtop centrifuges
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Laboratory flasks
• Steam autoclaves or sterilizers

Technology:

• Expert system software
• Medical software
• Office suite software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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