Cytology Specialist: Diagnostics, ROSE & FNA

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Cytology Specialist to evaluate cytologic preparations and issue diagnoses in an academic laboratory setting. You will support specimen processing, screening workflows, quality control, and reporting across diverse specimen types.

The role includes hands-on experience with fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures and rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE), contributing to specimen adequacy and timely care decisions within a leading Alabama health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science related field required.
• Completion of a Cytology training program approved by CAAHEP within the last five years is required.
• Currently certified as a Cytologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) by ASCP is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cytologic preparations microscopically to determine presence or absence of malignant cells, pre-malignant changes or inflammatory lesions, and issue final or provisional diagnoses as appropriate.
• Handle cytologic specimens including accessioning, preparation and reporting, following quality control procedures and maintaining documentation.
• Perform cytopreparatory procedures and troubleshoot to ensure consistent results.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science related field

CAAHEP Cytology training program within the last five years

Certification as Cytologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) by ASCP

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Cytology Specialist to evaluate cytologic preparations and issue diagnoses in an academic laboratory setting. You will support specimen processing, screening workflows, quality control, and reporting across diverse specimen types.

The role includes hands-on experience with fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures and rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE), contributing to specimen adequacy and timely care decisions within a leading Alabama health system.