Clinical Cytologist: Cancer Diagnostics & Slide Prep

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Cytotechnologist to prepare and analyze slides from blood, tissue, and body fluids. You will classify specimens, manage LIS data, and maintain quality control per CLIA and CAP standards.

Responsibilities include staining, operating ThinPrep and AP equipment, and assisting pathologists with aspirates. A bachelor’s in science and ASCP eligibility are required, with 1–2 years of experience and annual certification kept current.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience required; 2-3 years in high complexity testing preferred.
• Cytotechnologist (ASCP) or eligible; must maintain annual certification membership.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient information, orders, and technical data into LIS.
• Perform routine and special stains to prepare slides for microscopic evaluation.
• Operate staining, ThinPrep, coverslippers and AP equipment to provide quality slides.
• Assist Pathologists with fine needle aspirations.
• Identify abnormal findings and report to Pathologist using morphologic criteria.
• Maintain QC/QA records per CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain daily and periodic equipment maintenance and restock supplies.
• Participate in safety, infection control and hazardous materials protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Quality control

Microscopy technique

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent

Cytotechnologist (ASCP) or eligible

Annual certification membership requirement

Tools

LIS

Staining equipment

ThinPrep equipment

Coverslippers

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Cytotechnologist to prepare and analyze slides from blood, tissue, and body fluids. You will classify specimens, manage LIS data, and maintain quality control per CLIA and CAP standards.

Responsibilities include staining, operating ThinPrep and AP equipment, and assisting pathologists with aspirates. A bachelor’s in science and ASCP eligibility are required, with 1–2 years of experience and annual certification kept current.