Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.

Serving Galveston Island and the surrounding areas, UTMB has a diverse population that brings much interest to our workload.  In addition to gynecological cases, our cytotechnologists evaluate non-gynecological/FNA specimens, and attend a variety of ROSE procedures. These include EBUS, EUS, radiology, and clinics. As a teaching facility, medical residents and fellows add to the learning experience and environment. We are committed to professional development and involve our techs in a myriad of projects from QA and statistical analysis to educational projects for presentation. In addition to these technical varieties, UTMB is a lovely place to work with caring people and great benefits.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.
• No experience required

About UTMB Health

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas, about 50 miles southeast of downtown Houston. As a major academic medical center, UTMB Health includes schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Biomedical Sciences; a robust research enterprise that attracts nearly $150 million in funding annually; a comprehensive inpatient care complex and Level 1 trauma center on Galveston Island; and an extensive network of campus- and community-based outpatient clinics. Its 12,000 employees work on the main campus in Galveston and at locations throughout East, Southeast and South Texas.

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