Cytology Lab Technician II - Growth & Impact

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY is seeking a Cytology Laboratory Support role to assist with specimen processing and slide preparation. You will ensure accurate labeling, handling, and documentation of specimens, and help maintain equipment and supplies for efficient operations.

Responsibilities include slide preparation, data entry in the LIS, and adhering to safety and quality standards while supporting cytotechnologists and pathologists in diagnostic workflows.

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours, with 24 hours in medical lab tech or 24 hours in science (chemistry/biology) and related lab coursework
• 2–5 years of healthcare/clinical experience in a laboratory setting

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and process cytology specimens per lab protocols
• Prepare slides for staining and microscopic evaluation
• Maintain specimen integrity and proper handling, storage, and transport
• Assist cytotechnologists and pathologists in diagnostic workflows
• Enter and verify patient data in the LIS system
• Monitor and restock lab supplies to support daily workflow
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and quality standards

Job description

King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY is seeking a Cytology Laboratory Support role to assist with specimen processing and slide preparation. You will ensure accurate labeling, handling, and documentation of specimens, and help maintain equipment and supplies for efficient operations.

Responsibilities include slide preparation, data entry in the LIS, and adhering to safety and quality standards while supporting cytotechnologists and pathologists in diagnostic workflows.