Cytology Lead – Pathology (Day Shift)

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased pay scale

Employer 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance

Job summary

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s leading health system, offering extensive laboratory services and 24/7 operations. The Cytologist II role is a shift lead position within the M-Pathology Lab, guiding staff and handling high-level cytology tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing/staining specimens, assisting physicians, and contributing to research efforts. A strong cytology background and certified status are required, with several benefits offered by IU Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cytotechnology or related field required.
• 3 or more years of Cytotechnology experience required.
• Registered (ASCP; AMT; NCA; or equivalent) Cytotechnology required.
• Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Requires ability to perform mentally demanding; repetitive tasks.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy; histology; benign and abnormal cytology of all body sites.
• Requires ability to utilize independent judgment in generating test results.
• Requires analytical skills to interpret cellular samples from all body sites.
• Requires the ability to maintain accuracy and efficiency in completing patient tests; recording and reporting test results.
• Requires knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shift lead and resource for staff inside and outside the department.
• Prepare and stain clinical specimens (gynecological and non-gynecological) and microscopically evaluate them.
• Assist the pathologist or attending physician performing complicated procedures to collect body substances (such as fine needle aspirations).
• Participate in research and development activities.
• May act as cytology general supervisor.

Skills

Cytology certification

Computer proficiency

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor degree in Cytotechnology or related field

Job description

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s leading health system, offering extensive laboratory services and 24/7 operations. The Cytologist II role is a shift lead position within the M-Pathology Lab, guiding staff and handling high-level cytology tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing/staining specimens, assisting physicians, and contributing to research efforts. A strong cytology background and certified status are required, with several benefits offered by IU Health.