Job Description

Hours: Monday-Friday 4:00pm-12:30am

Cytology Prep Technicians require expanded knowledge and understanding of laboratory techniques and the ability to perform technical tasks, as assigned, based on specific department needs.

Good reading, writing, and math abilities are required. Must be able to demonstrate good problem solving skills, highly developed interpersonal skills, and a high level of self-motivation.

This role functions as a technical lead within the cytology department, providing training, day-to-day workflow guidance, and operational support to ensure efficient, high-quality laboratory performance. The Cytology Prep Technician Lead supports staff development, assists with workflow prioritization, and serves as a resource to team members.

Employees are responsible for following all Company policies and procedures. These policies and procedures will include adherence to regulatory standards such as CAP, CLIA and OSHA, including safety standards in performing all aspects of the functions below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintain competency in all cytological processes and procedures within the laboratory
2. Provides departmental oversight and workflow coordination in the absence of the Histology Lab Manager, including supporting staff, prioritizing workload, and ensuring continuity of operations.
3. Performs validations of new equipment and testing for Cytology
4. Assists Histology Manager with oversight of departmental QA/QC
5. Assists with updating/maintaining Cytology Procedures
6. Assists with compliance of all regulatory requirements to include CAP, CLIA, HIPAA and

OSHA

7. Communicate with Pathologist team regarding new processes and procedures as

needed.

8. Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving as needed
9. Develop, implement, and improve processes, while supporting staff adoption and adherence to new workflows
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC

• Receives and accession cytology specimens
• Cytology prep for thinprep and cellblock
• Provides day-to-day technical guidance and support to cytology staff to ensure workflow efficiency and quality outcomes
• Assists in training, onboarding, and competency development of new and existing employees
• Supports workflow coordination and prioritization to meet turnaround time expectations
• Serves as a resource to staff for troubleshooting technical and procedural questions
• Reinforces adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Supports daily workflow coordination within cytology to ensure efficient specimen processing and case readiness
• Maintains all cytology equipment
• Maintains equipment and supplies in clean condition, including transferring used regents from instruments to 90-day accumulation containers (55-gal drums)
• Other duties as assigned