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 • 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. WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm. 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.