Histology/Cytology Technician - DAPDA - PRN | Durham, NC

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  • Location: Durham, NC

  • Company: Duke Health

autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Perform frozen cryostat sectioning. Prepare specimens and reagents for processing; perfor m routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and main tain records of slides and blocks.

CYTOPATHOLOGY: Check specimen container for completeness regardingdemographic information to include specimen source against requisition/order. Receive & accession speci mens to include gross description & any notes as needed. Evaluate sp ecimen for correct preparation protocol. Prepare specimen according to a ppropriate specimen protocol SOP(Standard Operating Procedures) to inclu de staining/cover slipping,

& labeling. Troubleshoot specimen prepar ation issues as they arise alerting appropriate cytology staff, as neces sary. COMMON TASKS: Reconcile labels with finished products and pr ovide specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the patholo gist.

Order appropriate tests on the computer. Perform various Quality C ontrol 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, fe llows, medical students, & visiting students. Knowledge , Skills and Abilities Able to listen, read, understand and perf orm assigned laboratories. Manual

dexterity skills adequate for fine det ail work. Level Characteristics Within the clinical laboratories we embrace Duke's purpose, placing the patient at the cent er of everything we do.

We do this by demonstrating behaviors that focus on delivering patient- and family- centered care and embodying the valu es that promote a positive work culture. We expect every team member to commit to these values and hold each other accountable in the spirit of mutual respect and belonging. Minimum 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, Licensures, Certifications None required. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.

Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. PDN-9ad3abfa-40d7-41fd-b2b8-ed09c40996db

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