Histology/Cytology Technician – DAPDA (PRN)

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Histology/Cytology Technician - DAPDA - PRN, As Needed in Durham, NC. The role involves processing histopathologic and cytopathology specimens in a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory.

No matter where your talents lie, join us to advance health together in a leading academic medical system. Responsibilities include sectioning, staining, specimen accessioning, quality control, and training opportunities for residents and students.

Qualifications

• Able to listen, read, understand and perform assigned laboratories.
• Manual dexterity skills adequate for fine detail work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histopathologic tests and/or cytopathology specimen processing in a clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
• Prepare specimens and reagents for processing; perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain records of slides and blocks.
• 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.
• Reconcile labels with finished products and provide specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Science

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Histology/Cytology Technician - DAPDA - PRN, As Needed in Durham, NC. The role involves processing histopathologic and cytopathology specimens in a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory.

No matter where your talents lie, join us to advance health together in a leading academic medical system. Responsibilities include sectioning, staining, specimen accessioning, quality control, and training opportunities for residents and students.