ISCO Specialization 3212.1.2 Cytology Screener
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Cytology Screener: Cytology screeners examine under a microscope samples of human cells obtained from various body parts such as the female reproductive tract, the lung or gastrointestinal tract, assist in identifying cell abnormality and disease such as cancer or infectious agents under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.The abnormal cells are being transferred to the pathologist for medical diagnosis. They may also work under the supervision of a biomedical scientist. They do not treat patients or assist in medical treatments.
Essential Skills
- Professional Documentation In Health Care
- Clinical Cytology
- Apply Context Specific Clinical Competences
- Apply Safety Procedures In Laboratory
- Cytopathology
- Assist In The Production Of Laboratory Documentation
- Hygiene In A Health Care Setting
- Accept Own Accountability
- Operate Microscope
- Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
- Health Care Legislation
- Check The Received Biological Samples
- Label Medical Laboratory Samples
- Manage Infection Control In The Facility
- Provide Test Results To Medical Staff
- Examine Cell Specimens Microscopically
- Chemistry
- Maintain Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Medical Informatics
- Apply Health Sciences
- Comply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice
- Communicate Effectively In Healthcare
- Follow Clinical Guidelines
- Follow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures
- Work In Multidisciplinary Health Teams
- Recognize Cytologic Abnormalities
- Biosafety In Biomedical Laboratory
- Infection Control
- Fine-Needle Aspiration
- Cervical Screening
- Microscopic Techniques
- Sterilization Techniques
- Apply Good Clinical Practices
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
Optional Skills
- Medical Genetics
- Work In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care
- Employ Foreign Languages In Care
- Observe Confidentiality
- Conduct Health Related Research
- Medical Terminology
- Biostatistics
- Transplantation
- Coordinate The Procurement Of Organs For Transplantation
- Interact With Healthcare Users
- Pedagogy
- Deal With Emergency Care Situations
Alternative Names
- Cervical Cytology Screener
- Senior Cytology Screener
- Cytotechnologist
- Cytology Practitioner
- Cytoscreener
- Specialist Cytology Screener
- Expert Cytology Screener
- Screener In Cytology
