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HISTOLOGY / CYTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Job Title: HISTOLOGY / CYTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Job Code: 4072
FLSA: N
Job Level: E1
Revised Date: 09/11/2023
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
Perform routine histopathologic tests and/or cytopathology specimen processing in a clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
HISTOLOGY
Perform routine paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Perform frozen cryostat sectioning.
Prepare specimens and reagents for processing; perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain records of slides and blocks.
CYTOPATHOLOGY
Check specimen container for completeness regarding demographic information to include specimen source against requisition/order.
Receive & accession specimens to include gross description & any notes as needed.
Evaluate specimen for correct preparation protocol.
Prepare specimen according to appropriate specimen protocol SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to include staining/cover slipping, & labeling.
Troubleshoot specimen preparation issues as they arise alerting appropriate cytology staff, as necessary.
COMMON TASKS
Reconcile labels with finished products and provide specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist.
Order appropriate tests on the computer.
Perform various Quality Control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations. Utilize various hospital information systems and software.
May demonstrate/teach preparatory techniques/instrument use to residents, fellows, medical students, & visiting students.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
High School Diploma required. Associate Degree in Science preferred.
Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.
Experience
None required.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
None required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Able to listen, read, understand and perform assigned laboratories.
Manual dexterity skills adequate for fine detail work.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
Within the clinical laboratories we embrace Duke???s purpose, placing the patient at the center of everything we do. We do this by demonstrating behaviors that focus on delivering patient- and family- centered care and embodying the values that promote a positive work culture. We expect every team member to commit to these values and hold each other accountable in the spirit of mutual respect and belonging.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
