Histology/Cytology Technician - First Shift

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Histology/Cytology Technician to join Duke Raleigh Cytology. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., supporting histopathology and cytopathology processing in a clinical laboratory.

Associate degree is strongly preferred; minimal education or experience may be considered. Responsibilities include routine sectioning, staining, accessioning, and quality control to support diagnostic workups.

Qualifications

• 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 director.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology including paraffin sections and frozen cryostat sectioning.
• Prepare specimens and reagents; perform routine and special staining techniques and labeling.
• Process cytology specimens; ensure accessioning and proper documentation.
• Reconcile labels, order tests, and perform quality control per SOPs.
• Assist in teaching preparatory techniques to residents and students.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Listening skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in science

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Histology/Cytology Technician with Duke Raleigh Cytology. Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Associate's degree is strongly preferred.

General Description

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

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

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.

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