Cytotechnologist

Description

Stains and mounts slides and examines human body cells to detect evidence of cancer or other diseased conditions. Receives blood specimens sent to laboratory or draws blood from patients by venipuncture, observing strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis to prevent infection of patients and contamination of specimens. Centrifuges blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum. Classifies slides, records classification, and presents slides with unusual cell structures to pathologist for further examination. Compiles listing of patients for follow-up analysis of specimens. Prepares and analyzes subsequent specimens for cell changes and reports findings to pathologist. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.