Cytotechnologist - Cytology Division (Rotating Campuses) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Clinical Laboratory UTMB Health Requisition # 2505157 **JOB DESCRIPTION** Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in related field. + Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency. + No experience required. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **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. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area. + Performs related duties as required. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation