Cytotechnologist, Pathology, Full Time, First Shift

Job Description At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. Evaluates cellular specimens microscopically to detect malignant, pre-malignant and other pathologic conditions. Responsibilities PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Responsible for accessioning, processing, staining and mounting of both gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens as needed. Attend specimen collection procedures, such as FNA's at hospital sites, making cellular preparations during the procedure, performing rapid staining and evaluating the cellular preparation under the microscope for cellular adequacy. Responsible for maintaining the FNA cart, keeping it stocked and informing necessary personnel when more supplies are needed. Maintains quality control documentation of slide stain and technical quality. Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition, recognizing any malfunctions and troubleshooting or communicating problems to the cytology manager or other personnel responsible for equipment. Perform customer service as necessary. Adheres to laboratory's quality control policies and documents assurance standards are met. Participate in continuing education programs and maintains a record of continuing education participation. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree required; completion of accredited cytotechnology program required. | Must be registered ASCP Cytotechnologist or eligible to take the ASCP Cytotechnologist Board of Registry Exam. | A minimum of 1 year experience required.

Created: 2026-03-15